The aircraft has been painted in historic KLM Royal Dutch Airlines livery. KLM was a major long-haul operator of the DC-6s in its 1950s heyday – the type first entered service with Pan American ...

In 2022, Kotwicki bought a 1956 Douglas DC-6 plane that had served as cargo aircraft for more than 50 years, flying across the country carrying critical provisions and fuel.

Jon Kotwicki, a former pilot, has transformed a retired 1956 Douglas DC-6 cargo plane into a distinctive and comfortable Airbnb rental. Located in Big Lake, Alaska, the aircraft now features a two ...