**Malaysia's decision to resume the search for flight MH370, missing since 2014, aims to provide closure for the families of those onboard, with a $70 million deal with Ocean Infinity still under negotiation.**
**Malaysia Greenlights New Search for Missing MH370**
**Malaysia Greenlights New Search for Missing MH370**
**Government enlists Ocean Infinity for renewed efforts in one of aviation's enduring mysteries.**
In a significant development, the Malaysian government has announced its intention to restart the search for the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, which disappeared nearly a decade ago. The flight vanished on March 8, 2014, while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, taking with it 239 passengers and crew members.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that the cabinet has agreed in principle to a $70 million deal with the American marine exploration company, Ocean Infinity, aimed at locating the elusive Boeing 777 wreckage. This collaborative effort will operate under a "no find, no fee" model, ensuring Ocean Infinity will only receive payment if they successfully locate the aircraft's remains.
The previous search operated under similar terms in 2018, which concluded unsuccessfully after three months. Prior to that, a two-year multinational expedition, costing around $150 million, ended in 2017 without locating the wreckage.
While the Malaysian government has signaled its agreement to the search proposal, it is important to note that specific terms related to the deal are still being negotiated and are expected to be finalized early next year. The new search area will span approximately 15,000 square kilometers in the southern Indian Ocean.
Minister Loke expressed hope for a successful outcome this time, emphasizing the importance of finding the wreckage for the families who have been affected by this tragedy.
Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur on the morning of March 8, 2014, but lost contact with air traffic control less than an hour into the flight. Investigators widely believe the aircraft crashed into the southern Indian Ocean, although the factors leading to this event remain uncertain. Over the years, various pieces of debris, presumed to be from the plane, have been discovered along the Indian Ocean shores, instigating numerous conspiracy theories regarding its disappearance.
A 2018 investigation indicated possible tampering with the aircraft’s controls, but without conclusive evidence or identified parties responsible. Experts have remarked that definitive answers will only emerge once the wreckage is found.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke confirmed that the cabinet has agreed in principle to a $70 million deal with the American marine exploration company, Ocean Infinity, aimed at locating the elusive Boeing 777 wreckage. This collaborative effort will operate under a "no find, no fee" model, ensuring Ocean Infinity will only receive payment if they successfully locate the aircraft's remains.
The previous search operated under similar terms in 2018, which concluded unsuccessfully after three months. Prior to that, a two-year multinational expedition, costing around $150 million, ended in 2017 without locating the wreckage.
While the Malaysian government has signaled its agreement to the search proposal, it is important to note that specific terms related to the deal are still being negotiated and are expected to be finalized early next year. The new search area will span approximately 15,000 square kilometers in the southern Indian Ocean.
Minister Loke expressed hope for a successful outcome this time, emphasizing the importance of finding the wreckage for the families who have been affected by this tragedy.
Flight MH370 took off from Kuala Lumpur on the morning of March 8, 2014, but lost contact with air traffic control less than an hour into the flight. Investigators widely believe the aircraft crashed into the southern Indian Ocean, although the factors leading to this event remain uncertain. Over the years, various pieces of debris, presumed to be from the plane, have been discovered along the Indian Ocean shores, instigating numerous conspiracy theories regarding its disappearance.
A 2018 investigation indicated possible tampering with the aircraft’s controls, but without conclusive evidence or identified parties responsible. Experts have remarked that definitive answers will only emerge once the wreckage is found.
