FSX Sata International Airbus A310-300

This freeware add-on for Microsoft Flight Simulator X offers a detailed repaint of the Airbus A310-300 in Sata International's recognizable color scheme. It features texture work by Paul Craig applied to the original model by Thomas Ruth. This package focuses exclusively on new liveries and does not include the base model, so you will need to separately obtain TOMA310.ZIP, which is available in the Fly Away Simulation library.

Operational Focus of the A310

The Airbus A310-300 is a versatile wide-body aircraft, frequently deployed on medium-to-long-haul routes. It emerged during the early era of twin-engine wide-bodies, capitalizing on efficient wing design and advanced features for its time. Known for reliable transatlantic operations, the A310 often served niche markets requiring comfortable cabin capacity without the size of larger airliners.

Sata International’s Unique Identity

Sata International, a Portuguese carrier, has historically connected the Azores archipelago with destinations across Europe and North America. Its branding on the A310-300 stands out through a clean fuselage design, reflecting the airline’s focus on regional and international connectivity.

Livery Specifics and Paint Details

This repaint by Paul Craig places careful emphasis on tail logos, fuselage text alignment, and subtle shading along the engines. Each texture has been calibrated to ensure visual fidelity in various lighting conditions. When operating at high altitudes or during dusk approaches, reflective elements on the fuselage deliver an immersive sense of realism.

Installation Steps

• Unzip the download package and locate the texture.Sata International folder.
• Place texture.Sata International into your Tom_A310-300 directory (the folder containing the model by Thomas Ruth).
• Amend your aircraft.cfg with the details below (modify the X in [fltsim.X] to the next available number in your file).

Config Entries

[fltsim.X]
title=Sata International A310
sim=TomA310
model=GE
panel=310GE
sound=
texture=Sata International
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=CS-TKN
atc_airline=Sata International
atc_flight_number=1124
atc_heavy=1
ui_manufacturer=Airbus
ui_typerole=Commercial Airliner
ui_createdby=Thomas Ruth
ui_type=A310-300
ui_variation=Sata International
description=

Additional Notes

Since this repaint requires the TOMA310.ZIP base package, ensure it is installed beforehand. All flight dynamics, cockpit instrumentation, and aircraft performance behave as designed by Thomas Ruth, with only external graphics and airline markings changed. By integrating this livery, virtual pilots can replicate Sata International routes and experience a classic Airbus model that once connected distant island airports to major mainland hubs.