Update:
On Wednesday 6 December, the former KLM aircraft PH-BFR will make its last flight to Twente Airport. The flight of the Boeing 747-400 will be operated by KLM on behalf of its new owner, APOC Aviation. Upon arrival, this aircraft will be permanently disassembled by AELS. In case of bad weather, this flight will take place later or on another day.
The arrival can be easily seen from the spotter's mound next to the runway. Please respect that there are parts around the airport that are protected nature reserve, this is off limits. It is not possible, including for media, to attend the arrival of the aircraft at the airport itself. Visiting the aircraft both after landing and also during deassembly of the aircraft is not possible.
Flight details via AELS:
- Flight number: KL9879
- Route: EHAM-EHTW
- ATC Call sign: KLM747
- Model: Boeing 747-400
- Registration: PH-BFR
- MSN: 27202
- Aircraft Name: Rio de Janeiro
- Age: 23 years, 11 months
- ETD EHAM 11:15Z (12.15 local)
- ETA EHTW 11:55Z (12:55 local)
