No fly-over for Springboks-All Blacks match at FNB stadium:
Airlink has withdrawn its application for a third fly-past planned for this weekend.
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Airlink Withdraws Application for Third Planned Fly-PastThe SACAA is reviewing the August 29 operation before Saturday’s match after Airlink withdrew a weekend application.
- Airlink notified the SACAA on September 1 that it was withdrawing the approval application for the planned third fly-past.
- After the August 29 operation, the SACAA launched compliance checks and requested additional information from Airlink.
- Airlink had submitted three rugby-related fly-past applications; the first occurred in Johannesburg on August 22, and the second on August 29.
- After completing its assessment, the SACAA will provide the operator with a full report, including recommendations.
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