emergency transfers to the mainland continued. Sec- ond, Argentine air force personnel were assigned to ensure service at Port Stanley for communications activities with the mainland. Third, a temporary aluminium runway of 800 metres’ length was con- structed by the air force in 1972 to make available regular air service, Fourth. regular weekly flight ser- vice was established by the LADE company in No- vember 1972. Fifth. in 1976 the airport runway was lengthened to improve air service. Sixth, air transport of mail and freight increased since its inauguration in 1972. from 73 kilogrammes initially to more than 40,000 kilogrammes in 1980. Seventh. in 1973 a Vor radio beacon was installed to facilitate and improve the safety of the increasing air traffic to the mainland, Eighth. air traffic was increased in frequency to two flights a week. along with an increase in freight, which led to the use of larger-capacity aircraft. 50. The uninterrupted assistance provided by the Argentine State throughout a decade for the exclusive benefit of the British inhabitants of the islands, in addition to the constant readiness of the nation to settle the dispute by the peaceful means of negotiations, was limited by all sorts of obstacles raised by the United Kingdom. 5 5 1. Thus, the United Kingdom rejected the following proposals of Argentina: an exchange of students residing in the Malvinas and on the Argentine main- land: ;I plan to build housing. with credit facilities provided: the establishment at Port Stanley of a bi- lingual school by the Argentine Ministry of Culture and Education: the establishment of a branch of the Argentine National Bank to provide family loans to workers: the establishment of a fish farm in Port Stanley by the Argentine National Fisheries Service: the supply by an Argentine firm of dairy products: an 
**Analysis**
The text describes the development of infrastructure and services in the Malvinas Islands, particularly related to transportation, communication, and economic activities. It highlights the construction of a runway, the establishment of regular air service, and the increase in air transport of mail and freight. These developments suggest a focus on economic development and connectivity.

**Category**
Transport and communication, Economic development