Airlink withdraws FNB Stadium flyover application as SACAA investigates Cape Town stunt
Airlink withdrew its third flypast application for FNB Stadium after two Embraer jets performed low a flyover before Springboks Test.
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) is currently investigating Airlink's flyover at Cape Town's DHL Stadium, following complaints from critics about the low altitude of the flight. Airlink had planned three flyovers in connection with upcoming rugby matches, with the second flyover taking place on Saturday. SACAA received complaints after the flyover, which went viral on social media.
The aviation regulator stated that it started compliance verifications and requested additional information from Airlink, including Flight Data Recording downloads. Airlink withdrew its application for the third flyover after the incident. South Africa has one of the best aviation safety records in the world, with zero fatal accidents in commercial airline operations for over four decades. SACAA emphasized that aviation safety and security compliance is paramount and not negotiable.
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