Airlink says DHL Stadium flyby stayed within approved safety limits
Author: iol.co.zaPublished on: August 30, 2026Country: South Africa
Sports
Airlink addressed concerns raised on social media about the low altitude of two aircraft during a formation flyby over Cape Town's DHL Stadium. The flyby was part of the Rugby's Greatest Rivalry Series between the Springboks and New Zealand's All Blacks, conducted with the approval of the South African Civil Aviation Authority. Flight data confirmed that the flyby adhered to safety limits, although analyses indicated the planes passed less than 50 feet above the stadium.
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