No flyover for the 3rd test between South Africa and New Zealand

On Wednesday, it was revealed that Airlink is “withdrawing its application for approval for a third flypast that was planned for this coming weekend”.

The decision was made as the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)  investigates the dramatic flyover that happend over DHL Stadium last weekend.

The flyover in Cape Town, featuring two Embraer E-Jets, made headlines around the world and sparked a safety debate.

Two planes were involved in a very close call doing a flyover before South Africa faced New Zealand in Cape Town ✈️ pic.twitter.com/Ylggc9LyR6

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