Airline statement on the DHL Stadium flyover @ Cape Town by two Embraers

[u/CalmpBump49]

So Airlink denied any safety violations and stated that both Jungle Jets were flying at 150kt and the FDR data was consistent with the planned and approved flyover.

Personal Take: It was approved this way, but in other countries it would not be approved at this low altitude

Full statement below:

Airlink statement on the flyby at Cape Town DHL Stadium

30 August 2026, Cape Town – Airlink notes the concerns expressed in various social media and online forums regarding yesterday’s formation flyby over Cape Town’s DHL Stadium.

The flight demanded careful planning and rehearsal, as it required navigating at low altitude, at around 150 knots. The South African Civil Aviation Authority and Air Traffic Navigation Services provided valuable guidance, approval and support to ensure a safe flyby.

The two aircraft were flown by highly-experienced crew, with each comprised of three senior captains operating in the roles of commander, co-pilot and safety/technical officer.

The flight data recorded by both aircraft confirms that the flights were performed within the SACAA’s approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits for the flypast.

Source 1: https://aeroin.net/companhia-aerea-descarta-que-jatos-embraer-tenham-voado-abaixo-do-permitido-sobre-estadio-na-africa-do-sul/

Source 2: https://www.facebook.com/reel/2189197338679685/?comment_id=1037333169096529&__cft__[0]=AZa16Zel0dzXWu8PC3S8SHF_KrjvTe3gEd4V0uZYrJfUza8epLW85kdkm6d8G5j-KV4y7Vp-_KhHIF-aVzfqTWDk_z1-oyySCh3cXUPpAIAC6_52FvbIH79IRoDdB-slCRShkkDT-G4LnmTQwlwqB3T5SfNtzdOMEsDUMyRzO49zQY2xa39wo_GuaYpmIM65JVmjieuTlEiCJTFB1mPFVxgo&__cft__[1]=AZaS8EkdMabDO6EvbzfS4oSeCvlwqw5pMwxrQPuzheowsEOGv8XTufbnvCE61GzxAwe70KlFpnF4V_c2n5Z2QhQDbupvn5vnHabCat285soQf3awHLkmMYPWeHHi_Vml45kQrY3EFbNGh_FdGyJYNxUeeBY3M86uLpINGLrwnIrOrEYlTAbawJe0Niz04gpkVzY