Ocean Infinity Resumes Search for Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370

The search for Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is set to resume. The effort begins on December 30, more than a decade after the aircraft vanished. This is one of aviation's greatest mysteries, with 239 people onboard.

Renewed Search Under 'No Find, No Fee'

The renewed search is led by Ocean Infinity, a marine robotics company. Ocean Infinity had started a search earlier this year. However, it was called off in April due to bad weather. The Malaysian transport ministry announced the new plan this month. The search of the seabed will be conducted intermittently for 55 days from December 30.

Ocean Infinity has a "no find, no fee" contract with Malaysia. The company will search a new 5,800-square-mile (15,000-sq-km) site. They will be paid $70 million only if wreckage is discovered. The company has declined to comment on the latest search details.

Details on the exact location are not public. The Malaysian transport ministry stated it is a "targeted search area." This area is assessed to have the highest probability of locating the aircraft.

Background and Investigation

Flight MH370, a Boeing 777, disappeared on March 8, 2014. It was en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. The plane veered off course and vanished from air traffic radar. It carried 12 Malaysian crew and 227 passengers. Most passengers were Chinese citizens.

This flight disappearance investigation led to the world's biggest underwater search. Australia led the multinational effort with Malaysia and China. That initial search covered over 46,330 sq miles. It ended in January 2017 without success.

In 2018, Ocean Infinity conducted a three-month search. That effort also proved fruitless.

Key Findings and Debris

Debris confirmed to be from the plane has washed ashore. It was found along the coast of Africa and Indian Ocean islands. This debris has been used in drift-pattern analysis. This analysis helps narrow the plane’s possible location.

A 2018 official investigation by Malaysia concluded the plane was manually turned midair. It ruled out mechanical failure as a cause. The report suggested "unlawful interference by a third party" could not be ruled out.

Industry Impact and Closure

The inability to find the wreckage remains a great tragedy. Australian investigators called it almost inconceivable in the modern age. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) continue to study the event. Lessons learned impact global tracking and safety protocols.

Relatives of those onboard have long sought answers. They have welcomed the renewed search effort. Families need closure for victims' families to move forward. This search offers a new chance for peace and clarity. This ongoing mystery highlights the need for robust global commercial aviation news and safety standards. Learn more about industry developments at flying.flights.

Key Takeaways for Aviation Stakeholders:

• The new search targets a high-probability area based on drift analysis.
• The "no find, no fee" model shifts financial risk to the private sector.
• Locating the wreck is vital for final safety recommendations.