The demise of Hong Kong Airlines (and Express) PART 2

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Why did the moderator close the original thread when it was the most informative and most commented thread in PPRUNE history?

I propose to reopen it.

Safety questioned at Hong Kong Airlines | South China Morning Post

Air safety rules may be over the top, pilot says | South China Morning Post

The snipes against the airline have sometimes been boosted rather than deflated by the management's reaction to incidents such as the one in 2008 when a South Korea-bound Hong Kong Airlines plane reportedly tried to take off from a taxiway rather than a runway.

As a response to the incident, all the airline's pilots were sent maps of the layout of Chek Lap Kok with a memo instructing them: "Ensure you are on a runway before taking off."

Thanks HKA management for those words of wisdom. I will try to remember that next time I am taxing for take off.

Time for the company apothogm.

Harmony is the basis for collective prosperity;
Perseverance is the rule to sturdy progress;
Careful recipe is the best medicine to health;
Forgiveness is most needed in dispute;
Kindliness to youth endows the superior with virtue;
Diligence leads research to accession of knowledge;
Sincerity is the fundamental in daily life;
Modesty is the best policy in human relationship;
Preparation avoids needles drudgery;
Prudence remains essential in conducting business.