Eleven years after the mysterious disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, a new search for the wreckage in the Indian Ocean has begun. The specialist company Ocean Infinity from the USA and Great Britain is using the latest technology and unmanned submersibles to solve the mystery of the missing Boeing 777-200ER. The search is focused on a narrowly defined area and four "hotspots" where researchers believe the wreckage is most likely to be found.
The new search operation is a glimmer of hope for the relatives of the 239 passengers who have been waiting for answers for years. The disappearance of MH370 in March 2014 on the way from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing is one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in aviation history. Despite numerous search operations, only a few pieces of wreckage have been found, washed up on various coasts. The main fuselage of the aircraft, the black box and the passengers are still missing today.
Ocean Infinity has agreed a "no find, no pay" deal with the Malaysian government. This means that the company will only be paid if it finds the plane. Ocean Infinity was already involved in an unsuccessful search in 2018. However, the current search is expected to cover areas that have not been searched before. The underwater vehicles will operate at a depth of around four kilometers in total darkness, which makes the search challenging and could take several weeks.
The new search operation is based on the latest research and the most modern technology. Ocean Infinity is an experienced company that has already been successful in the search for other missing objects, such as the Argentinian submarine "ARA San Juan" and the French submarine "Minerve". If the company succeeds in finding the wreckage and the black box of MH370, answers could finally be given to the many unanswered questions about the plane's disappearance.
The relatives of the victims and the aviation world are hoping for a positive outcome from the current search operation. Solving the MH370 mystery would not only be an important step for the relatives, but would also help to further improve aviation safety.