South African airline scraps plan to repeat stadium flyby
By The BriefBrief
Two passenger jets passed close to Cape Town’s DHL Stadium during a flyover last weekend. The airline behind the viral display said it has shelved plans to repeat it as South Africa’s aviation authority investigates the event.
WHO:The airline behind the viral stadium flyby
WHAT:The airline shelved plans to repeat a close flyover of Cape Town’s DHL Stadium after the event drew attention.
WHEN:Sep 2, 2026
WHERE:Cape Town, South Africa
WHY:The airline stopped the planned repeat display because South Africa’s aviation authority is investigating the close flyover.