{
  "id": 4412400,
  "title": "Airlink says DHL Stadium flyby stayed within approved safety limits",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/airlink-says-dhl-stadium-flyby-stayed-within-approved-safety-limits",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-30T11:45:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/capetimes/2026-08-30-airlink-says-dhl-stadium-flyby-stayed-within-approved-safety-limits/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Airlink has addressed social media concerns over low-altitude flybys over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium ahead of the Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry Series between the Springboks and New Zealand’s All Blacks. The airline explained that the flyby required meticulous planning and rehearsal due to the low altitude, flying at around 150 knots. SACAA and Air Traffic Navigation Services provided guidance and approval for the flyby, ensuring its safe execution. Two highly experienced crews operated the two Embraer aircraft, each with three senior captains serving in command roles. Flight data from the aircraft confirmed adherence to safety altitude and speed limits. However, FlightRadar24's analysis of ADS-B altitude data revealed the planes passed less than 50 feet above the stadium, estimating clearances between 41 and 46 feet. The flyby involved two Airlink E190 and E195 aircraft, painted in the colors of the competing teams and carrying official Tour branding.",
  "summary": "Airlink has responded to concerns over its low-altitude formation flyby above Cape Town’s DHL Stadium, saying the flight was carefully planned, rehearsed and conducted within safety limits.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "SABC News",
        "title": "Airlink defends Springboks formation flyover over DHL Stadium",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/airlink-defends-springboks-formation-flyover-over-dhl-stadium",
        "published": "2026-08-30T10:47:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}