World · 1 September 2026
South African airline defends low stadium flyby after safety fears
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Airlink, a South African airline, defended its dramatic low-level flyby over Cape Town Stadium on Saturday, which drew cheers but also safety concerns. The two passenger jets, not carrying passengers, flew about 41-46 feet above the stadium roof before a rugby match. Airlink stated the stunt was carefully planned and rehearsed with aviation authority approval, and flight data confirmed it was within safety limits.
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