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Planes fly low over South African stadium, sparking debate
Two passenger jets performed a low-altitude flypast over a packed rugby stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, on Saturday. The stunt, which saw the planes fly less than 50 feet above the stadium roof, drew cheers from an estimated 56,000 spectators but also raised aviation safety concerns. The airline, Airlink, defended the maneuver, stating it involved careful and precise planning and was conducted according to regulations. The incident has divided opinions, with some calling it a dangerous stunt and others praising the pilots' skill.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
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- Left (4): CNN, Daily Mirror, The Guardian, The Independent
- Centre (7): BBC News, CBS News, Euronews, Mathrubhumi English, Sky News, The Age, The Sydney Morning Herald
- Right (1): The Daily Telegraph