Fans of one of the most picturesque — and hair-raising — landings anywhere are lamenting the end of an era.
End of the World’s Coolest Landing
Key Takeaways:
- Dutch carrier KLM is discontinuing its iconic Boeing 747 flights to St. Maarten Airport, replacing them with smaller Airbus A330 aircraft beginning October 30.
- The dramatic and noisy landings of the KLM 747s over the beach at St. Maarten have been a popular spectacle for aviation enthusiasts and tourists for years.
- The last scheduled KLM 747 flight to make its distinctive landing over Maho Beach is set for October 28, marking the end of an era.
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