More than eight decades after the creation of SATA, we recall some events regarding the respective operation in Santana (SMG/LPML): Flights were conditioned to sunrise and sunset; During night landings, in urgent circumstances, goosenecks powered by oil were employed to demarcate (illuminate) the edges of the service runway. In wet runway conditions, the braking coefficient…
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SATA: A longevity phenomenon in commercial air transport
The longevity of SATA can be attributed to its unique operational characteristics, which are challenging, tempered by the rigors of the climate, and tend to have a deficit. However, it is essential to the daily lives of Azoreans, and serves as an instrument in the service of Autonomy and an essential attribute for enhancing the…