The Société Générale des Transports Aériens (SGTA) was a French airline founded in 1919. It operated until 1933 when its assets were incorporated in the newly created Air France airline.

History

Initially known as the ''Lignes Aériennes Farman'' (Farman airlines), the SGTA was created on February 8, 1919, when a Farman F.60 Goliath flew from Toussus-le-Noble to Kenley, near

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. The airline was created by the Farman brothers, who also owned the

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. In 1933, all SGTA assets were incorporated in the newly created Air France, and the company ceased to exist.

Accidents and incidents

*On 5 May 1927, Farman F.60 Goliath registered as F-ADFN was lost in the

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on a flight from Saint-Louis

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. Three crewmen were killed.

Aircraft

The airline operated Farman aircraft exclusively, including these types: * Farman F.60 Goliath - 12-14 passengers * Farman F.70 - 4 passengers * Farman F.121 Jabiru - 9 passengers * Farman F.170 Jabiru - 8 passengers

References

Defunct airlines of France Airlines established in 1919 Airlines disestablished in 1933 {{France-company-stub