Modern approach systems and procedures are designed to minimise such changes, but then require an aircraft which is capable of both descending steeply and flaring from the approach - probably excluding a 757.
Yes, PEI, but you know well that flying in the Arctic/Antarctic, the jungles and on water still requires SA and good judgement on the part of the pilot - be it a 757, C-17 or something smaller.
Long may it last!