Airlink E-Jets’ low stadium flypast sparks safety debate

On October 28, 2023, two Airlink Embraer E-Jets conducted a low formation flypast over DHL Stadium in Cape Town, South Africa. The event occurred as part of an advertising campaign for DHL. This maneuver resulted in significant public reaction and raised concerns regarding aviation safety protocols. Representatives from the Airports Corporation International Airport (ACIA) stated that the flight was not authorized by ACIA or Airlink. Following the incident, ACIA initiated an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the unauthorized flypast at DHL Stadium.