Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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A South African airline is defending the safety of a controversial flyover at a rugby match in Cape Town. According to flight data, the two jets flew less than 50 feet over the stadium. The planned flyover triggered pushback from several people in the aviation community.

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