Nearly 11 years after a Malaysia Airlines flight went missing, Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke said on Tuesday (Feb 25) that they are resuming the search for MH370.&nbsp;
The maritime exploration firm based in Britain and the United States, Ocean Infinity, has begun the search operation in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km off the coast of Perth, Australia.&nbsp;
A Boeing 777, flight MH370, with 227 passengers onboard and 12 crew members, vanished while it was en route to China's Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014.&nbsp;
It is known as one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.&nbsp;
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Loke told reporters that contract details between Malaysia and the firm were still being finalised. However, he welcomed Ocean Infinity's 'proactiveness' to deploy their ships to search for the missing plane.&nbsp;
"They (Ocean Infinity) have convinced us that they are ready. That's why the Malaysian government is proceeding with this," Loke said.&nbsp;
However, he did not mention how long the search will continue.&nbsp;
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Earlier in December 2024, the Malaysian government agreed on the principle to resume the search for the wreckage of the missing MH370 flight.&nbsp;
The largest search in aviation was conducted, however, the plane has not been found yet.&nbsp;
<h2>Past search operations</h2>
In 2018, Malaysian investigators dealt with Ocean Infinity to search for the wreckage in the southern Indian Ocean and offered to pay up to USD 70 million if the plane was found.&nbsp;
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However, the attempt wasn't successful.&nbsp;
Later, Malaysia, Australia, and China conducted an underwater search in a 120,000 square kilometre area of the southern Indian Ocean based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane.
Moreover, the final report of the tragedy was released in 2018, and it pointed to failings by air traffic control and said that the course of the plane was changed manually.&nbsp;
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(With inputs from agencies)

World: The maritime exploration firm, Ocean Infinity, has begun the search operation in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km off the coast of Perth, Australia.

Nearly 11 years after a Malaysia Airlines flight went missing, Malaysian transport minister Anthony Loke said on Tuesday (Feb 25) that they are resuming the search for MH370. The maritime exploration firm based in Britain and the United States, Ocean Infinity, has begun the search operation in the Indian Ocean, 1500 km off the coast of Perth, Australia. A Boeing 777, flight MH370, with 227 passengers onboard and 12 crew members, vanished while it was en route to China's Beijing from Kuala Lumpur on March 8, 2014. It is known as one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. Also read: Malaysia Airlines flight makes U-turn to Kuala Lumpur due to 'pressurisation' issue Loke told reporters that contract details between Malaysia and the firm were still being finalised. However, he welcomed Ocean Infinity's 'proactiveness' to deploy their ships to search for the missing plane. "They (Ocean Infinity) have convinced us that they are ready. That's why the Malaysian government is proceeding with this," Loke said. However, he did not mention how long the search will continue. Also read: MH370 incident: Families of Chinese passengers of disappeared Malaysia Airlines flight call for new probe Earlier in December 2024, the Malaysian government agreed on the principle to resume the search for the wreckage of the missing MH370 flight. The largest search in aviation was conducted, however, the plane has not been found yet. Past search operations In 2018, Malaysian investigators dealt with Ocean Infinity to search for the wreckage in the southern Indian Ocean and offered to pay up to USD 70 million if the plane was found. Also read: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was lost in 'murder-suicide' plot, expert claims However, the attempt wasn't successful. Later, Malaysia, Australia, and China conducted an underwater search in a 120,000 square kilometre area of the southern Indian Ocean based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane. Moreover, the final report of the tragedy was released in 2018, and it pointed to failings by air traffic control and said that the course of the plane was changed manually. Also read: Malaysia Airlines drew criticism over its plan to make uniform of cabin crew look "modest" (With inputs from agencies)

MH370 mystery: Search resumes for missing Malaysian plane after 11 years. Will it be found now?

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Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.
Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.
"Our responsibility and obligation and commitment is to the next of kin," Transport Minister Anthony Loke told a press conference. "We hope this time will be positive, that the wreckage will be found and give closure to the families."
Jiang Hui, whose mother was a MH370 passenger, welcomed the decision to resume the search, but said the process to get there had taken too long and would be better if more players could take part.
"We hope the Malaysian government can adopt a more open approach, such as offering a public reward system where anyone can participate in the search," he said.
MH370's last transmission was about 40 minutes after it took off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing. The pilots signed off as the plane entered Vietnamese air space over the Gulf of Thailand and soon after its transponder was turned off.
Military radar showed the plane left its flight path to fly back over northern Malaysia then out into the Andaman Sea before turning south, then all contact was lost.
Debris, some confirmed and some believed to be from the aircraft, has since washed up along the coast of Africa and on islands in the Indian Ocean.
Loke said the proposal to resume the search in the southern Indian Ocean came from exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which had conducted the last search for the plane that ended in 2018.
A contract would be signed to cover an 18-month period and the firm would receive $70 million if wreckage found was substantive, he said, adding the search would be on the seabed of a new area covering 15,000 sq km (5,790 sq miles).
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No precise location of the new search area was given.
More than 150 Chinese passengers were on the flight. Others included 50 Malaysians as well as citizens of France, Australia, Indonesia, India, the United States, Ukraine and Canada, among others.
Relatives have demanded compensation from Malaysia Airlines, Boeing, aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and the Allianz insurance group, among others.
<h2>Credible Data</h2>
Loke said Malaysia had assessed new data on the possible location from multiple experts and Ocean Infinity was confident about the chances of locating the wreckage.
"The data has all been presented. Our team has gone through and they felt that it is credible," he said.
Malaysia engaged Ocean Infinity in 2018 to search in the southern Indian Ocean, but it failed on two attempts.
That followed an underwater search by Malaysia, Australia and China in a 120,000 sq km (46,332 sq mile) area of the southern Indian Ocean, based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane.
The new arrangement would be on a no-find-no-fee principle, whereby Malaysia would not be required to pay Ocean Infinity unless sufficient wreckage is found and verified.
Asked about the prospects of locating all of the plane, Loke said it would be unfair to expect a concrete commitment.
"At this point of time, nobody knows for sure. It has been over 10 years," he said.
A 495-page report into the disappearance in 2018 said the Boeing 777's controls were likely deliberately manipulated to go off course, but investigators could not determine who was responsible and stopped short of offering a conclusion on what happened, saying that depended on finding the wreckage.
Investigators have said there was nothing suspicious in the background, financial affairs, training and mental health of both the captain and co-pilot.
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014.



Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. "Our responsibility and obligation and commitment is to the next of kin," Transport Minister Anthony Loke told a press conference. "We hope this time will be positive, that the wreckage will be found and give closure to the families." Jiang Hui, whose mother was a MH370 passenger, welcomed the decision to resume the search, but said the process to get there had taken too long and would be better if more players could take part. "We hope the Malaysian government can adopt a more open approach, such as offering a public reward system where anyone can participate in the search," he said. MH370's last transmission was about 40 minutes after it took off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing. The pilots signed off as the plane entered Vietnamese air space over the Gulf of Thailand and soon after its transponder was turned off. Military radar showed the plane left its flight path to fly back over northern Malaysia then out into the Andaman Sea before turning south, then all contact was lost. Debris, some confirmed and some believed to be from the aircraft, has since washed up along the coast of Africa and on islands in the Indian Ocean. Loke said the proposal to resume the search in the southern Indian Ocean came from exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which had conducted the last search for the plane that ended in 2018. A contract would be signed to cover an 18-month period and the firm would receive $70 million if wreckage found was substantive, he said, adding the search would be on the seabed of a new area covering 15,000 sq km (5,790 sq miles). Also read: Russia launches barrage of missiles on Kyiv, damaging six diplomatic missions No precise location of the new search area was given. More than 150 Chinese passengers were on the flight. Others included 50 Malaysians as well as citizens of France, Australia, Indonesia, India, the United States, Ukraine and Canada, among others. Relatives have demanded compensation from Malaysia Airlines, Boeing, aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and the Allianz insurance group, among others. Credible Data Loke said Malaysia had assessed new data on the possible location from multiple experts and Ocean Infinity was confident about the chances of locating the wreckage. "The data has all been presented. Our team has gone through and they felt that it is credible," he said. Malaysia engaged Ocean Infinity in 2018 to search in the southern Indian Ocean, but it failed on two attempts. That followed an underwater search by Malaysia, Australia and China in a 120,000 sq km (46,332 sq mile) area of the southern Indian Ocean, based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane. The new arrangement would be on a no-find-no-fee principle, whereby Malaysia would not be required to pay Ocean Infinity unless sufficient wreckage is found and verified. Asked about the prospects of locating all of the plane, Loke said it would be unfair to expect a concrete commitment. "At this point of time, nobody knows for sure. It has been over 10 years," he said. A 495-page report into the disappearance in 2018 said the Boeing 777's controls were likely deliberately manipulated to go off course, but investigators could not determine who was responsible and stopped short of offering a conclusion on what happened, saying that depended on finding the wreckage. Investigators have said there was nothing suspicious in the background, financial affairs, training and mental health of both the captain and co-pilot. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Malaysia approves new $70 million search for missing flight MH370, 10 years after it went missing

Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

Malaysia has agreed to resume the search for the wreckage of missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, its transport minister said on Friday, more than 10 years after it disappeared in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. Flight MH370, a Boeing 777 carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew, vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014. "Our responsibility and obligation and commitment is to the next of kin," Transport Minister Anthony Loke told a press conference. "We hope this time will be positive, that the wreckage will be found and give closure to the families." Jiang Hui, whose mother was a MH370 passenger, welcomed the decision to resume the search, but said the process to get there had taken too long and would be better if more players could take part. "We hope the Malaysian government can adopt a more open approach, such as offering a public reward system where anyone can participate in the search," he said. MH370's last transmission was about 40 minutes after it took off from Kuala Lumpur for Beijing. The pilots signed off as the plane entered Vietnamese air space over the Gulf of Thailand and soon after its transponder was turned off. Military radar showed the plane left its flight path to fly back over northern Malaysia then out into the Andaman Sea before turning south, then all contact was lost. Debris, some confirmed and some believed to be from the aircraft, has since washed up along the coast of Africa and on islands in the Indian Ocean. Loke said the proposal to resume the search in the southern Indian Ocean came from exploration firm Ocean Infinity, which had conducted the last search for the plane that ended in 2018. A contract would be signed to cover an 18-month period and the firm would receive $70 million if wreckage found was substantive, he said, adding the search would be on the seabed of a new area covering 15,000 sq km (5,790 sq miles). Also read: Russia launches barrage of missiles on Kyiv, damaging six diplomatic missions No precise location of the new search area was given. More than 150 Chinese passengers were on the flight. Others included 50 Malaysians as well as citizens of France, Australia, Indonesia, India, the United States, Ukraine and Canada, among others. Relatives have demanded compensation from Malaysia Airlines, Boeing, aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce and the Allianz insurance group, among others. Credible Data Loke said Malaysia had assessed new data on the possible location from multiple experts and Ocean Infinity was confident about the chances of locating the wreckage. "The data has all been presented. Our team has gone through and they felt that it is credible," he said. Malaysia engaged Ocean Infinity in 2018 to search in the southern Indian Ocean, but it failed on two attempts. That followed an underwater search by Malaysia, Australia and China in a 120,000 sq km (46,332 sq mile) area of the southern Indian Ocean, based on data of automatic connections between an Inmarsat satellite and the plane. The new arrangement would be on a no-find-no-fee principle, whereby Malaysia would not be required to pay Ocean Infinity unless sufficient wreckage is found and verified. Asked about the prospects of locating all of the plane, Loke said it would be unfair to expect a concrete commitment. "At this point of time, nobody knows for sure. It has been over 10 years," he said. A 495-page report into the disappearance in 2018 said the Boeing 777's controls were likely deliberately manipulated to go off course, but investigators could not determine who was responsible and stopped short of offering a conclusion on what happened, saying that depended on finding the wreckage. Investigators have said there was nothing suspicious in the background, financial affairs, training and mental health of both the captain and co-pilot. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues to baffle the aviation world, making it&nbsp;one of the most perplexing incidents in history. Departing from Kuala Lumpur en route to Beijing on March 8, 2014, the aircraft vanished from radar screens, carrying 239 passengers and crew members. Despite extensive multinational efforts spanning a decade, involving the scanning of a vast 46,300 square mile area, the aircraft remains missing.

Recent developments have thrust tiny sea creatures, known as barnacles, into the spotlight of scientific inquiry, offering a potential breakthrough in the search for MH370's wreckage.

These barnacles were discovered clinging to the initial piece of debris conclusively linked to MH370—a flaperon bearing the distinctive marking "657 BB," which washed ashore on Reunion Island, situated off the coast of Africa, a year following the event.&nbsp;

Barnacles have earlier also helped&nbsp;researchers in tracking "ghost nets" posing threats to marine life to locating missing vessels.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/mh370-mystery-us-based-company-hopes-to-find-flight-final-resting-place-696980">Also read |&nbsp;MH370 mystery: US-based company claims it knows the flight's final resting place</a>

<h2>Understanding flaperons</h2>

The flaperon, an important component of an aircraft's wing, serves a crucial role in flight dynamics. Positioned along the wing's trailing edge, these metal flaps are observable from the cabin windows, adjusting position during flight manoeuvres.

While satellites and radar technologies have extensively surveyed suspected crash zones, the precise location of the plane has remained a mystery. Scientists now posit that barnacles could provide invaluable insights into solving this mystery. These small&nbsp;creatures offer a unique biological record akin to the growth rings found in trees.

Researchers speculate that by deciphering this information, it may be feasible to retrace the barnacles' trajectory along the flaperon, potentially leading investigators to the crash site.

Also watch |&nbsp;Malaysia to re-open MH370 probe

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David Griffin, leading a team of Australian government scientists tasked with resolving the MH370 case, expressed surprise at the newfound significance of barnacles in the investigation. "We stumbled upon something that gave much more certainty about the whereabouts of the plane than we anticipated," he told Metro News.

Identified as Lepas anatifera, these barnacles have previously helped&nbsp;researchers in diverse areas, ranging from tracking "ghost nets" posing threats to marine life to locating missing vessels.&nbsp;

(With inputs from agencies)

The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues to baffle the aviation world, making it one of the most perplexing incidents in history.

The mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 continues to baffle the aviation world, making it one of the most perplexing incidents in history. Departing from Kuala Lumpur en route to Beijing on March 8, 2014, the aircraft vanished from radar screens, carrying 239 passengers and crew members. Despite extensive multinational efforts spanning a decade, involving the scanning of a vast 46,300 square mile area, the aircraft remains missing. Recent developments have thrust tiny sea creatures, known as barnacles, into the spotlight of scientific inquiry, offering a potential breakthrough in the search for MH370's wreckage. These barnacles were discovered clinging to the initial piece of debris conclusively linked to MH370—a flaperon bearing the distinctive marking "657 BB," which washed ashore on Reunion Island, situated off the coast of Africa, a year following the event. Barnacles have earlier also helped researchers in tracking "ghost nets" posing threats to marine life to locating missing vessels. Also read | MH370 mystery: US-based company claims it knows the flight's final resting place Understanding flaperons The flaperon, an important component of an aircraft's wing, serves a crucial role in flight dynamics. Positioned along the wing's trailing edge, these metal flaps are observable from the cabin windows, adjusting position during flight manoeuvres. While satellites and radar technologies have extensively surveyed suspected crash zones, the precise location of the plane has remained a mystery. Scientists now posit that barnacles could provide invaluable insights into solving this mystery. These small creatures offer a unique biological record akin to the growth rings found in trees. Researchers speculate that by deciphering this information, it may be feasible to retrace the barnacles' trajectory along the flaperon, potentially leading investigators to the crash site. Also watch | Malaysia to re-open MH370 probe David Griffin, leading a team of Australian government scientists tasked with resolving the MH370 case, expressed surprise at the newfound significance of barnacles in the investigation. "We stumbled upon something that gave much more certainty about the whereabouts of the plane than we anticipated," he told Metro News. Identified as Lepas anatifera, these barnacles have previously helped researchers in diverse areas, ranging from tracking "ghost nets" posing threats to marine life to locating missing vessels. (With inputs from agencies)

Tiny sea creatures could help unravel flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance. Here’s how

Malaysia's new transport minister said the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 by a private US&nbspfirm will end on Tuesday next week and there will be no more extensions.

Houston-based Ocean Infinity has been searching for the aircraft that disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board, in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

"This morning I raised this in cabinet and agreed to extend to May 29," Anthony Loke told reporters. Asked if that meant no more extensions, he said: "Yes."

Houston-based Ocean Infinity has been searching for the aircraft that disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board, in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

Malaysia's new transport minister said the search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 by a private US&nbspfirm will end on Tuesday next week and there will be no more extensions. Houston-based Ocean Infinity has been searching for the aircraft that disappeared en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing on March 8, 2014, with 239 people on board, in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. "This morning I raised this in cabinet and agreed to extend to May 29," Anthony Loke told reporters. Asked if that meant no more extensions, he said: "Yes."

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MH370 mystery: Search resumes for missing Malaysian plane after 11 years. Will it be found now?

Malaysia approves new $70 million search for missing flight MH370, 10 years after it went missing

Malaysia approves new $70 million search for missing flight MH370, 10 years after it went missing

Tiny sea creatures could help unravel flight MH370’s mysterious disappearance. Here’s how

Malaysia says private search for MH370 to end next week