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

The Guardian Sport · 3 September 2026 at 10:12

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 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Airlink said on ⁠Wednesday it had withdrawn its application for a formation flyby ahead of the Rugby Championship clash at Johannesburg’s ⁠FNB Stadium, citing forecasts of unfavourable weather.

The South African civil aviation authority (SACAA) is conducting a compliance verification of ⁠the airline’s 29 August flypast over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.

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

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