South Africa’s Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has confirmed Airlink withdrew its application to conduct a low-altitude flyover of Soweto stadium. The proposed flight, reminiscent of a previous controversial event, had raised safety concerns among regulators. The SACAA stated it was awaiting the application and prepared for a review, but Airlink ultimately chose to withdraw it. Details surrounding the initial application and the reasons for Airlink’s withdrawal remain limited. This decision avoids a potential regulatory battle over the risky maneuver. The SACAA’s statement closes the matter, at least for now, regarding this specific flyover request.