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South African airline behind low-level flyby stunt cancels repeat display

Forecast of unfavourable weather cited as reason Aircraft passed less than ‌50 feet above stadium The South African airline Airlink has cancelled a planned flypast before Saturday’s Springboks-All ⁠Blacks rugby Test as the country’s aviation regulator reviews a similar display conducted by the airline last ⁠week . Airlink said on ⁠Wednesday ​it had withdrawn its application for a formation flyby ahead of the Rugby C…

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The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

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South African airline behind low-level flyby stunt cancels repeat display

South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flybyBBC News – World
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South African airline behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby

The civil aviation authority says it is also investigating last Saturday's aerial display.

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