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Airlink’s 45-foot passenger-jet flyby over Cape Town stadium sparks safety debate

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Two Airlink passenger jets flew an estimated 45 feet above Cape Town’s DHL Stadium before a South Africa-New Zealand rugby match, drawing cheers from roughly 56,000 spectators but prompting concerns over the risks of staging low-level aviation displays over densely packed venues. A follow-on flyby is reportedly being considered.

Discovered 2026-08-31T05:50:54.511803-07:00 | 2026-08-31T05:50:54.511803-07:00

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  • The flyby placed passenger aircraft just 45 feet above a stadium holding approximately 56,000 people, making operational risk and approval standards central concerns for future promotional aviation events.
  • Airlink’s reported consideration of another flyby at Johannesburg’s FNB Stadium indicates the event could become a repeatable marketing format, increasing scrutiny of how airlines conduct low-level operations over large crowds.

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