Hong Kong, Oct. 20 -- Emirates on Monday said that the EK 9788 plane, which sustained damage on landing in Hong Kong, was a cargo aircraft wet leased from and operated by ACT Airlines.

"Emirates confirms that EK9788, which sustained damage on landing in Hong Kong on 20 October 2025 was a cargo aircraft wet leased from, and operated by, ACT Airlines. The aircraft, a Boeing 747-400 with registration TC-ACF, was not carrying cargo at the time of the incident," Emirates said in a statement.

All four crew members onboard have been confirmed safe and are receiving medical attention, the statement read.

Emirates further extended condolences to the families and colleagues of the two airport employees who lost their lives on the ground.

"Emira...