Airlink responds to SACAA over Cape Town Stadium flyby
Airlink is cooperating with the South African Civil Aviation Authority following an investigation into a low-altitude flyby performed at a rugby match. The airline has voluntarily submitted flight data and documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
Why it matters
This investigation highlights the strict regulatory oversight required for public aerial displays and the potential legal consequences for airlines that deviate from safety protocols.
Airlink is cooperating with the SACAA and voluntarily provided it with the black box flight data recordings from the aircraft that performed the Cape Town Stadium flyby along with all other pertinent records and documents including those relating to the flyby approval it applied for and was granted by the SACAA.
Airlink has confirmed that it is cooperating with the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) following concerns about a formation flyby performed by two of its aircraft over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Springboks and All Blacks rugby match on August 29.
The regulator could take enforcement action if the airline is found to have breached aviation regulations during the flyby .
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