Watch: Airlink jets’ dramatic low flypast over Cape Town stadium sparks debate
One South African airline that wanted to showcase its pilots’ technical prowess now finds itself in turbulent waters. The stunt – two aircraft whooshing past a stadium within a few metres of the top before a rugby match – is picking up quite a lot of flak from netizens calling it reckless. Airlink, whose jets flew past Cape Town's DHL Stadium ahead of a bout between South Africa and New Zealand,…
A daring stunt by Airlink, a South African airline, involving two aircraft flying low over a stadium ahead of a rugby match has sparked controversy. The display, which occurred during a match between South Africa and New Zealand at Cape Town's DHL Stadium, drew criticism for being reckless. Airlink defended the maneuver, stating it was meticulously planned and approved by aviation authorities.
The airline emphasized that the flights adhered to the established safety altitude and speed limits. The pilots, comprising three senior captains per aircraft, were highly experienced. Despite the criticism, some praised the pilots, with South African Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie tweeting, "It's a well-known fact that we have the best pilots in the world, that was spectacular."
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