fly-past

noun

1. a ceremonial flight of aircraft over a given area Also called (esp US)flyover

Example Sentences

South Africa apologised earlier this year after the haka was interrupted by fireworks, music and a pre-match fly-past, saying it was the result of human error on timings rather than a deliberate slight.

From BBC

The rendition was followed by a 21-gun salute and a fly-past by army helicopters.

From BBC

The Red Arrows and a pair of Dakota military transport aircraft seen with their invasion stripes took part in a fly-past.

From BBC

On Tuesday, an RAF fly-past honoured the D-Day veterans in Portsmouth and Normandy - watch the moment above.

From BBC

The C919’s debut at the show is the first time the jet has made a trip outside Chinese territory, though the aircraft performed a fly-past in Hong Kong in December in its its first foray outside of mainland China.

From Seattle Times