By bigbreakingwire 
Malaysia has announced it will restart the search for Flight MH370, nearly ten years after the Boeing 777 mysteriously vanished with 239 people on board. This decision brings hope to the families of the victims, who have been demanding closure and answers for nearly a decade.
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 vanished on March 8, 2014, while traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people on board.
The original search for the missing flight was one of the largest and most expensive in aviation history, but it failed to locate the aircraft. Now, with advancements in technology, there is renewed optimism that the search may finally lead to answers.
Although the specifics of the new search plan have not been revealed, officials are hopeful that new tools and methods will improve the chances of finding wreckage or clues that can help solve the mystery.
Disappearance and Radar Data:
The last communication from the plane was “Good night, Malaysian three seven zero” from the pilot as it entered Vietnamese airspace. After that, the plane’s transponder was switched off, making it undetectable by civilian radar. Military radar tracked the plane turning back over Malaysia, flying northwest over the Andaman Sea, and then southward, where all contact was lost.
Satellite Communication Analysis:
The plane kept sending automatic “pings” to a satellite for hours after it disappeared, showing it was still in the air. Investigators used this data to estimate the plane’s flight path south over the Indian Ocean. The last ping, at 8:19 a.m., suggested the plane ran out of fuel.
Search Efforts:
A huge search was done in the Indian Ocean by Malaysia, Australia, and China, focusing on a 120,000 sq km area based on satellite data. This search, costing around A$200 million, ended in January 2017 without finding the plane.
In 2018, a private company, Ocean Infinity, conducted a new search in a different area, covering 112,000 sq km, but also failed to find the plane.
Debris Findings:
Over 30 pieces of debris have been found along Africa’s coast and Indian Ocean islands. Three of them have been confirmed to be from MH370. Experts have used these pieces to study ocean currents and try to find where the plane crashed.
Investigation Outcomes:
The official investigation suggests the plane’s controls were likely deliberately tampered with, but no one was found responsible. The lack of clear evidence has led to many conspiracy theories.
Recent Developments:
Malaysia has said it’s open to reopening the investigation if new, convincing evidence is found. There have been discussions about starting a new search, but there is still doubt about where the plane crashed and what caused it.
Theories and Speculations:
Many theories exist, including the idea of a controlled water landing or the pilot acting deliberately, but none have been proven because there is no solid evidence like the black boxes.
The disappearance of MH370 remains one of the biggest mysteries in aviation, with no clear answer about what happened to the flight.
Malaysia Commits to MH370 Search, $70M Reward
In a statement, Malaysia’s Transport Minister emphasized the country’s commitment to the search, saying that the government would continue to work toward providing closure for the victims’ families.
Additionally, the Minister announced that Ocean Infinity, the company hired to lead the search, will receive a payment of $70 million if the wreckage is found.
This decision marks a significant step in addressing one of the greatest mysteries in aviation history, as Malaysia and the families of the victims hold on to hope for answers.
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