Event Brief
Airlink defends low-level flyby before Cape Town rugby test
By The BriefBrief · Sources (8)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 1:09 PM ET
Summary: Airlink said it carried out a pre-game stunt in which two Embraer passenger jets flew low over a stadium in Cape Town before a South Africa vs New Zealand rugby Test. The flyby drew cheers from an estimated 56,000 crowd but sparked debate over safety risks, which the airline defended as compliant with regulations.
WHO: Airlink
WHAT: Airlink defended a dramatic low-level pre-game flyby by two Embraer jets over a stadium ahead of a rugby Test.
WHEN: Aug 29, 2026
WHERE: Cape Town, South Africa
WHY: The airline defended the stunt after it sparked debate over safety risks.
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