The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 will resume on December 30, as announced by Malaysia’s transport ministry, over a decade after the flight vanished during its journey from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014. The Boeing 777 was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members when it disappeared, sparking extensive but unsuccessful search efforts.
The latest search in the southern Indian Ocean was halted in April due to adverse weather. Exploration firm Ocean Infinity will conduct a 55-day seabed search in areas identified as having the highest likelihood of finding the aircraft. While the exact search location remains undisclosed, the Malaysian government has agreed to pay Ocean Infinity $70 million if significant wreckage is located.
Initial investigations suggested the aircraft may have been deliberately diverted, but no definitive conclusions have been reached. A 2018 report indicated that the plane’s controls were likely manipulated, although investigators could not determine the responsible party. The flight included over 150 Chinese passengers, along with individuals from various countries, and families have since sought compensation from multiple parties, including Malaysia Airlines and Boeing.
