Originally Posted by PelicanPirate
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special_member_state_territories_and_the_European_Union

https://www.msn.com/en-ca/news/cana...-airspace-to-boeing-737-max-8/ar-BBUGo2Z

Clearly a difference in categorization between Sint Maarten and St Martin with respect to EUness. If Grand Case were a bigger airport, I suspect 737 Max foights would be suspended similarly to Guadaloupe and Martinique.


Correct

Saint Martin is considered part of the EU because it is an overseas department of France. Sint Maarten, as an OCT (Overseas Countries & Territory) has a relationship with the EU as part of the Kingdom of the Neterlands, but is not considered part of the EU. All EU rules apply at Grand Case, but not at PJIA.