Planes Over Stadium Spark Debate | Uganda News

Uganda News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 3, 2026 · 1m

Two planes buzzed a packed rugby stadium last weekend—green and black, flying less than 50 feet overhead with flares blazing—sparking wild debate: awe for the daredevil stunt or outrage over reckless endangerment. Airlink, the airline behind it, has canceled a similar plan for this weekend’s match citing weather, but the South African aviation regulator is now investigating, despite initially approving the flyby. Footage went viral, fueling national conversation, while the airline’s CEO defended the pilots’ skill and intent—not to steal the spotlight, but to thrill fans safely. Regulators are…