Hawada Koonfur Afrika: Labo Hawo-gacmeed oo ka baxay garoonka ciyaaraha, iyadoo la xaqiijiyay inay ahaayeen kuwo ammaan ah
Hawada Koonfur Afrika ee Airlink waxay ka jawaabtay eedeymo la xiriira inay sameysay tallaabo hawo-gacmeed oo aad u hooseysa, iyadoo laba hawo-gacmeed oo isku xiran ay ku baxeen garoonka DHL Stadium ee magaalada Cape Town, iyadoo ka horreeyay ciyaar kubada cagta oo ka dhacday Koonfur Afrika iyo New Zealand.
Tallaabo hawo-gacmeed oo aad u hooseysa
Airlink waxay sheegtay in tallaabo hawo-gacmeedkani uu ahaa mid si fiican loo qorsheeyay, iyadoo la raacay talooyinka hay'adaha hawada. Labada hawo-gacmeed waxaa u dhaqaaqay ciidamo waaweyn oo kacsan, iyadoo kasta oo ka kooban saddex sarkaal oo sare ah.
Flightradar24 waxay sheegtay in hawo-gacmeedka hore uu ka baxay garoonka kaliya 15 mitir, taasoo muujinaysa inay tahay tallaabo aad u adag oo u baahan aqoon iyo kalsooni. Ciyaartoyda iyo dadweynaha waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan.
Dadweynaha iyo wasiirka ciyaaraha
Wasiirka ciyaaraha Koonfur Afrika, Gayton McKenzie, wuxuu ku qoray barta X inay tahay 'waxaan ognahay inaanu leenahay hawo-gacmeedyo ugu fiican adduunka, waxaana ahaa mid aad u qurux badan.' Dadweynaha Koonfur Afrika waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan.
Tallaabooyinka hawo-gacmeedka ee hoose ayaa noqday mid caan ah oo ka dhaca ciyaaraha kubada cagta ee Koonfur Afrika, iyadoo ciyaartoyda iyo dadweynaha waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan.
Taariikhda ciyaaraha kubada cagta
Ciyaaraha kubada cagta ee Koonfur Afrika waxay leeyihiin taariikh aad u weyn, iyadoo ciyaartoyda iyo dadweynaha waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan. Ciyaartoyda iyo dadweynaha waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan.
Ciyaartoyda iyo dadweynaha waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan. Ciyaartoyda iyo dadweynaha waxay ku faraxsanaayeen inay arkaan tallaabo tan qurux badan.
South African carrier Airlink has pushed back at criticism of a dramatic aerial display that saw two aircraft fly within feet of a stadium roof before a major rugby match. The stunt drew both praise and alarm from the public, prompting the airline to emphasise careful planning and regulatory approval.
Aerial Display Draws Mixed Reactions
Two Airlink jets flew in close formation over Cape Town's DHL Stadium, which was hosting more than 50,000 spectators, as smoke flares erupted before the start of a rugby match between South Africa and New Zealand. The low-altitude pass, tracked by Flightradar24, saw the lead aircraft pass less than 50 feet above the stadium roof, sparking debate over safety and spectacle.
While some viewers labelled the manoeuvre reckless, others praised the precision required to execute it. The airline responded by stating that the operation was carefully planned with the support of aviation authorities, describing the crew as highly experienced senior captains operating in the roles of commander, co-pilot and safety/technical officer.
Airline and Government Officials Defend the Stunt
Airlink posted the slogan 'Planning. Precision. Performance' alongside footage of the flyover, and added that the flights were performed with approved and rehearsed safety altitude and speed limits for the event. The airline's statement was reproduced on a government news site, underscoring official backing for the operation.
Sports Minister Gayton McKenzie joined the defence on social media, writing: 'It's a well known fact that we have the best pilots in the world, that was spectacular.' His comment reflected a broader national pride in the feat, with many South Africans expressing admiration for their country's aviation capabilities.
A Tradition of Spectacle in South African Rugby
The low-altitude flyby has become a feature of the build-up to some big matches in South Africa, with the most notable precedent being a South African Airways jet that flew over Johannesburg's Ellis Park stadium before the 1995 rugby World Cup final. That match saw South Africa defeat New Zealand in a game immortalised in the Hollywood film Invictus.
The 1995 final was highly symbolic, as Nelson Mandela, the country's first black president, donned the jersey of the national side, which had previously been closely associated with the apartheid government and excluded players who were not white. The stunt's legacy continues to resonate as a symbol of national unity and sporting pride.
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Sawir: BBC Africa Xigasho
