Critical Questions Remain as Hong Kong Cargo Plane Crash Investigation Unfolds

In a tragic incident that underscores the importance of stringent aviation safety standards, the main wreckage of a Boeing 747 cargo plane was recovered from Hong Kong waters last Sunday, days after it skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea. This deadly crash claimed the lives of two ground workers, while miraculously sparing the four crew members aboard. But beyond the immediate loss lies a broader concern: how could such a preventable accident happen in one of the world’s busiest air hubs? Where Was Oversight When Lives Were at Stake? The aircraft, leased by Emirates and operated by...