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Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.
South African airline Airlink is defending a dramatic low-altitude flyover by two passenger jets in close formation before a rugby union match in Cape Town. The stunt, watched by an estimated crowd of around 56,000, drew cheers and sparked debate over safety risks. Airlink says the manoeuvre was carefully planned and conducted according to regulations.
BBC News – World Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.
Footage of the flyover quickly began circulating on social media, prompting mixed reactions as some expressed concerns over safety.
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…
BBC News – World Airlink says the manoeuvre with two planes in close formation involved careful and precise planning.
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