Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 disappearance
Search efforts for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, which disappeared on March 8, 2014, were suspended on April 17, 2026, due to seasonal weather in the southern Indian Ocean, with resumption expected later in the year. As of April 17, 2026: The latest campaign by Ocean Infinity, which began on December 30, 2025, concluded on January 23, 2026, after scanning approximately 15,000 square kilometers of seabed without locating the wreckage. Investigator Jean-Luc Marchand revealed new findings from unanalyzed radar data, suggesting the transponder was manually turned off and the aircraft was piloted until fuel exhaustion. American businessman Randy Rolston has proposed a new 400-square-mile search area based on NASA satellite observations of elevated carbon monoxide, and families of victims are urging the Malaysian government to extend Ocean Infinity's contract, which expires in June 2026.
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April 2026 — 5 developments
Search efforts for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have been suspended due to seasonal weather conditions in early April 2026 and are expected to resume later in the year.
Search efforts for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 have been suspended due to seasonal weather conditions in early April 2026 and are expected to resume later in the year. The latest campaign, which began on December 30, 2025, focused on a newly prioritized area in the southern Indian Ocean but concluded without yielding any findings.
Investigator Jean-Luc Marchand revealed new findings from unanalyzed radar data, suggesting the tran…
Investigator Jean-Luc Marchand revealed new findings from unanalyzed radar data, suggesting the transponder was manually turned off and the aircraft was piloted until fuel exhaustion. Current search efforts are also considering the use of Weak Signal Propagation Reporter (WSPR) data to narrow down the crash zone. Ocean Infinity resumed its search operations on December 30, 2025.
Ocean Infinity concluded its latest search for MH370 on January 23, 2026, without locating the wreckage, though their contract expires in June 2026.
Ocean Infinity concluded its latest search for MH370 on January 23, 2026, without locating the wreckage, though their contract expires in June 2026. American businessman Randy Rolston has proposed a new 400-square-mile search area in the Indian Ocean based on NASA satellite observations of elevated carbon monoxide, submitting his findings to Malaysia and China.
Only three wing fragments have been confirmed as belonging to MH370, despite numerous suspected debris finds along the coast of Africa and on Indian Ocean islands.
Only three wing fragments have been confirmed as belonging to MH370, despite numerous suspected debris finds along the coast of Africa and on Indian Ocean islands. A 2018 report suggested the plane's controls were deliberately manipulated, but the responsible party could not be determined, and the Malaysian Ministry of Transport's final report in July 2018 was inconclusive.
A new, targeted underwater search area of approximately 400 square miles in the Indian Ocean was proposed in March 2026, based on NASA satellite data analysis.
A new, targeted underwater search area of approximately 400 square miles in the Indian Ocean was proposed in March 2026, based on NASA satellite data analysis. Ocean Infinity's contract for the MH370 search expires in June 2026, and families are pushing for its extension.
March 2026 — 5 developments
American businessman Randy Rolston has proposed a new, targeted underwater search in the Indian Ocean based on NASA satellite observations suggesting elevated carbon monoxide.
American businessman Randy Rolston has proposed a new, targeted underwater search in the Indian Ocean based on NASA satellite observations suggesting elevated carbon monoxide. Additionally, a new analysis of the 'CAPTION dataset' indicates the transponder was manually turned off and the aircraft was piloted until fuel exhaustion.
Ocean Infinity's latest deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has concluded without locating the aircraft's wreckage.
Ocean Infinity's latest deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has concluded without locating the aircraft's wreckage. The marine robotics firm scanned approximately 15,000 square kilometers of the seabed from March 2025 to January 23, 2026, using advanced underwater technology and autonomous drones. The search yielded no findings to confirm the wreck, according to Malaysia's Air Accident Investigation Bureau.
Families of MH370 victims are urging the Malaysian government to extend the contract with Ocean Infinity for continued search operations, 12 years after the aircraft vanished.
Families of MH370 victims are urging the Malaysian government to extend the contract with Ocean Infinity for continued search operations, 12 years after the aircraft vanished. The latest search phases, covering over 7,500 sq km of seabed, have concluded without yielding any findings. The Air Accident Investigation Bureau stated that operations were periodically disrupted by weather.
On the 12th anniversary of MH370's disappearance, the Malaysian government stated that the latest se…
On the 12th anniversary of MH370's disappearance, the Malaysian government stated that the latest search operations by Ocean Infinity have concluded without a confirmed discovery of the wreckage. The transport ministry affirmed the government's commitment to keeping the families of the victims informed. The search was conducted under a "no find, no fee" agreement.
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has restarted with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day underwater search in the southern Indian Ocean.
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has restarted with Ocean Infinity conducting a 55-day underwater search in the southern Indian Ocean. A new analysis of NASA data suggests a potential crash location nearly 1,000 miles north of previously investigated zones. March 8, 2026, marks 12 years since the flight disappeared.
January 2026 — 20 developments
Analysis by the ATSB suggests MH370 likely experienced fuel starvation and engine power loss shortly before its final satellite log-on.
Analysis by the ATSB suggests MH370 likely experienced fuel starvation and engine power loss shortly before its final satellite log-on. If recovered, the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) could reveal specific details such as engine spool-down sounds or warning alerts.
A new analysis of Inmarsat ping data suggests MH370 flew a deliberately straight course south until …
A new analysis of Inmarsat ping data suggests MH370 flew a deliberately straight course south until it ran out of fuel, implying the trajectory was a form of communication and ruling out a conventional hijacking. An EgyptAir chief engineer also noted abnormalities in the paint layer of debris believed to be from MH370.
EgyptAir chief engineer Ismail Hammad has proposed a new theory suggesting a technical malfunction as a possible cause for the disappearance of MH370.
EgyptAir chief engineer Ismail Hammad has proposed a new theory suggesting a technical malfunction as a possible cause for the disappearance of MH370.
An oil rig worker, Mike McKay, claims he saw the MH370 aircraft on fire on the night it disappeared …
An oil rig worker, Mike McKay, claims he saw the MH370 aircraft on fire on the night it disappeared in 2014 and reported it to his superiors, which prompted Vietnamese authorities to launch a sea search.
The search vessel 'Armada 8605' is returning to Fremantle for fuel and supplies after encountering heavy seas, with an estimated arrival date of January 28th.
The search vessel 'Armada 8605' is returning to Fremantle for fuel and supplies after encountering heavy seas, with an estimated arrival date of January 28th.
Malaysian officials are reportedly refocusing their investigation into MH370 on the plane's crew and…
Malaysian officials are reportedly refocusing their investigation into MH370 on the plane's crew and passengers, based on the belief that the aircraft was deliberately steered off course. A US firm is also hoping to launch a new search effort a decade after the plane's disappearance.
Malaysia agreed to resume the search for MH370 in December 2024, citing new credible evidence, and confirmed it would pay Ocean Infinity $70 million if the aircraft is located.
Malaysia agreed to resume the search for MH370 in December 2024, citing new credible evidence, and confirmed it would pay Ocean Infinity $70 million if the aircraft is located.
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has restarted with Ocean Infinity resuming its mission, and aviation enthusiasts have observed unusual movements from a search vessel.
The search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 has restarted with Ocean Infinity resuming its mission, and aviation enthusiasts have observed unusual movements from a search vessel. Ocean Infinity also presented a new underwater search proposal to the Malaysian Minister of Transport, including new technology like a global passive radar.
A recent scientific breakthrough claims to have pinpointed MH370's final resting place with high accuracy by decoding faint radio signals from its ghost flight.
A recent scientific breakthrough claims to have pinpointed MH370's final resting place with high accuracy by decoding faint radio signals from its ghost flight. Additionally, aviation enthusiasts have noted unusual movements from a search vessel, and Ocean Infinity's search plan was approved in March 2025 but suspended in April 2025 before resuming.
As of January 15, 2026, the MH370 seabed search has covered approximately 7,236.
As of January 15, 2026, the MH370 seabed search has covered approximately 7,236.40 square kilometers in the Southern Indian Ocean. No significant discoveries or conclusive findings have been identified to date.
The systematic search for MH370 by Ocean Infinity's Armada 8605 has been interrupted, with the vessel focusing on a particular area.
The systematic search for MH370 by Ocean Infinity's Armada 8605 has been interrupted, with the vessel focusing on a particular area. The cause of this interruption is unclear, potentially due to weather or a nullified point of interest.
As of January 11, 2026, Ocean Infinity's Armada 8605 search vessel had completed 2.
As of January 11, 2026, Ocean Infinity's Armada 8605 search vessel had completed 2.45 km of line length and covered 4,377 square kilometers of the search area, despite weather interruptions.
Amateur sleuths monitoring the renewed hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 believe they have detected 'unusual activity' from search vessels in the Indian Ocean.
Amateur sleuths monitoring the renewed hunt for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 believe they have detected 'unusual activity' from search vessels in the Indian Ocean.
The resumed deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 recommenced on December 3, 2025, correcting previous reports that stated a later start date.
The resumed deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 recommenced on December 3, 2025, correcting previous reports that stated a later start date.
The renewed deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was briefly suspended due to adverse weather conditions.
The renewed deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was briefly suspended due to adverse weather conditions. This marks a temporary interruption in the ongoing operation.
The Malaysian authorities approved the renewed search in March 2025.
The Malaysian authorities approved the renewed search in March 2025. The search vessel Armada 86 05 has been deployed to a location approximately 1,100 nautical miles west of Perth.
A Beijing court in December 2025 ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay compensation to some of the families of the victims of Flight MH370.
A Beijing court in December 2025 ordered Malaysia Airlines to pay compensation to some of the families of the victims of Flight MH370.
The Ocean Infinity vessel involved in the MH370 search has been observed moving at an unusually low …
The Ocean Infinity vessel involved in the MH370 search has been observed moving at an unusually low speed in a very specific area over the past 24 hours, suggesting the possible deployment of a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV).
The Malaysian government has officially approved the renewed 55-day search for Flight MH370.
The Malaysian government has officially approved the renewed 55-day search for Flight MH370. This new phase of the search is targeting a significantly smaller zone of approximately 5,800 square kilometers.
Malaysia's Transport Ministry officially confirmed on January 1, 2026, that the deep-sea search for …
Malaysia's Transport Ministry officially confirmed on January 1, 2026, that the deep-sea search for MH370 had commenced, with the vessel Armada 86 05 actively searching approximately 1,100 nautical miles west of Perth.
December 2025 — 4 developments
Ocean Infinity's new deep-sea search for MH370 is targeting a 25,000 square kilometer area, which is larger than previously reported.
Ocean Infinity's new deep-sea search for MH370 is targeting a 25,000 square kilometer area, which is larger than previously reported. The vessel Armada 86 05 is actively searching approximately 1,100 nautical miles west of Perth.
The new deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, led by Ocean Infinity, officially commenced in the Indian Ocean on December 31, 2025.
The new deep-sea search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, led by Ocean Infinity, officially commenced in the Indian Ocean on December 31, 2025. The vessel Armada 86 05, equipped with autonomous underwater vehicles, arrived at the designated search area.
Ocean Infinity's 'no find, no fee' contract includes a $70 million payment if MH370 is located withi…
Ocean Infinity's 'no find, no fee' contract includes a $70 million payment if MH370 is located within a targeted search zone of approximately 15,000 square kilometers (6,000 square miles). The search employs autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) capable of diving nearly 6,000 meters, utilizing high-resolution side-scan sonar, ultrasound imaging, and magnetometers.
The renewed search for MH370 is leveraging matured underwater mapping and autonomous search technolo…
The renewed search for MH370 is leveraging matured underwater mapping and autonomous search technologies, which allow for a more precise reassessment of the aircraft's final trajectory. Aviation experts highlight significant advancements in deep-sea exploration driving this effort.
March 2025 — 1 developments
Scientist Vincent Lyne claims to have identified the wreckage of MH370 using an anomaly in an ocean floor topography model.
Scientist Vincent Lyne claims to have identified the wreckage of MH370 using an anomaly in an ocean floor topography model. He has pinpointed a potential location in a deep crater in the Indian Ocean, theorizing that the trajectory was a form of communication.
December 2024 — 1 developments
New analysis of MH370's final satellite communications suggests a controlled eastward descent, challenging the official interpretation of fuel starvation.
New analysis of MH370's final satellite communications suggests a controlled eastward descent, challenging the official interpretation of fuel starvation. Research also proposes that the aircraft may have performed a 'controlled ditching,' indicating a potentially intentional act rather than an accidental crash.
June 2018 — 1 developments
Ocean Infinity's search concludes without success, leaving the fate of MH370 still unknown.
Ocean Infinity's search concludes without success, leaving the fate of MH370 still unknown.
January 2018 — 1 developments
US-based marine robotics company Ocean Infinity begins a new 'no-find, no-fee' search for MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.
US-based marine robotics company Ocean Infinity begins a new 'no-find, no-fee' search for MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean.
January 2017 — 1 developments
The initial multinational underwater search, led by Australia, is suspended after covering 120,000 square kilometers of the southern Indian Ocean without finding the main wreckage.
The initial multinational underwater search, led by Australia, is suspended after covering 120,000 square kilometers of the southern Indian Ocean without finding the main wreckage.
July 2015 — 1 developments
A flaperon, a wing part, is discovered on a beach on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean.
A flaperon, a wing part, is discovered on a beach on Réunion Island in the Indian Ocean. It is later confirmed to be from MH370, marking the first confirmed piece of wreckage found.
January 2015 — 1 developments
Malaysia officially declares the disappearance of MH370 an accident and all 239 passengers and crew presumed dead, 327 days after it vanished.
Malaysia officially declares the disappearance of MH370 an accident and all 239 passengers and crew presumed dead, 327 days after it vanished.
March 2014 — 2 developments
The Malaysian government concludes, based on satellite data analysis, that Flight MH370 'ended in the southern Indian Ocean' with no survivors.
The Malaysian government concludes, based on satellite data analysis, that Flight MH370 'ended in the southern Indian Ocean' with no survivors.
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announces that the aircraft was deliberately diverted and conti…
Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak announces that the aircraft was deliberately diverted and continued flying for more than six hours after losing contact, expanding the search area significantly.