South African airline Airlink behind daring stadium stunt cancels next flyby, regulator says
- The South African airline behind a daring aerial stunt last Saturday that saw two planes flying in close formation low over a packed stadium has pulled out of doing a similar operation this weekend, the country's aviation regulator, SACAA, has said.
- Airlink's flying feat divided opinion with some labelling the startling manoeuvre reckless, while others praised the precision and expertise on display.
- SACAA said that while it had approved the applications and safety measures for the flybys, it was now investigating further following "discussions in the media".
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- The South African airline behind a daring aerial stunt last Saturday that saw two planes flying in close formation low over a packed stadium has pulled out of doing a similar operation this weekend, the country's aviation regulator, SACAA, has said.
- Airlink's flying feat divided opinion with some labelling the startling manoeuvre reckless, while others praised the precision and expertise on display.
- SACAA said that while it had approved the applications and safety measures for the flybys, it was now investigating further following "discussions in the media".
Sources: BBC News