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The chilling nature of this incident resonates with aviation history, echoing the infamous 1977 Tenerife airport disaster where a miscommunication led to the loss of 583 lives. Though the potential for catastrophe was real, the aftermath of this near miss has raised serious concerns around Emirates Airlines' operational protocols and training standards.

Questions Without Answers: The Cockpit Confusion

What could lead two highly trained pilots, entrusted with the lives of hundreds, to embark on a takeoff without obtaining flight clearance? Initial reports suggest a relationship between high-stress scenarios, expectation bias, and something called crew resource management (CRM).