Airlink defends Springboks formation flyover over DHL Stadium
Social media platforms are abuzz with concerns about how low the aircraft appeared to have flown.
Airlink has stood by its decision to perform a formation flyover over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of Saturday’s rugby clash between the Springboks and the All Blacks, asserting that no safety regulations were breached. The airline released a statement regarding the flyby at Cape Town DHL Stadium, which can be accessed at https://t.co/q2uRulGAhF.
Social media has been filled with apprehensions regarding the aircraft’s low altitude. In response, Airlink explained that the operation required meticulous planning and rehearsal, under the watchful eyes of the South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Services. They assert that flight data records confirm the flypast was conducted within SACAA’s authorized safety altitude and speed limits.
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