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Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.
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South African airline Airlink defends dramatic stadium flyover
Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.
Guardian
South African airline defends dramatic low-level flyby before rugby union clash
Cape Town stunt sparks major debate over safety risks Airlink insist flyby conducted according to regulations A pre-game stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a stadium in South Africa drew huge cheers from the estimated crowd of around 56,000 people, but also sparked a major debate over safety risks. The flyby by two Embraer jets, operated by local airline Airlink, happened on Saturday bef…
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South African airline defends low-altitude aerial stunt over packed stadium
Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
