Airlink calls off third flyover amid safety concerns
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The South African Civil Aviation Authority is investigating a low-altitude flyover performed by Airlink at a rugby match in Cape Town. While the airline maintains the flight was legal and regulated, the regulator is reviewing flight data to ensure safety protocols were strictly followed.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between public spectacle and aviation safety regulations, prompting a formal review of how special air events are managed.
It was a bit like waiting for the principal to make a call on the naughty schoolkids, but the SA Civil Aviation Authority has finally published a statement about that stadium flyover.
2 Sep 2026 One of the SA Airlink planes flying over DHL Stadium at the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Test match at DHL Stadium on 29 August 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. (Photo: Johan Orton / Gallo Images) Dive Deeper Speed Read Summary Listen Dive Deeper By now you either know the full story or have admirably stayed clear of social media speculation and the SA vs US comment flame wars.
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