Rugby match

South African airline Airlink has canceled a planned aerial stunt for an upcoming weekend event following public and regulatory scrutiny. The airline had previously executed a low-altitude, close-formation flyby with two planes, deploying flares, over Cape Town's DHL Stadium just before a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. This daring maneuver, intended as a pre-match spectacle, drew mixed reactions, with some commending the precision while others criticized it as reckless. The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) confirmed that Airlink has withdrawn its plans for a similar operation this weekend. The incident highlights the tension between spectacular aerial displays and aviation safety regulations, particularly when performed over densely populated areas or large public gatherings.