A new search operation has been launched in the southern Indian Ocean to locate Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, using advanced technology and artificial intelligence–supported data analysis.
The Boeing 777, which disappeared on 8 March 2014 while operating the Kuala Lumpur–Beijing route with 239 people on board, remains one of aviation’s greatest mysteries. To renew efforts to find the aircraft, the Malaysian government has reached an agreement with U.S.-based marine robotics company Ocean Infinity.
The deal is based on a “no find, no fee” principle. If the wreckage is located, Ocean Infinity will receive a payment of USD 70 million.
Advanced Technology and a Narrowed Search Area
Under the new operation, a reduced search area of approximately 15,000 square kilometers will be surveyed. Ocean Infinity will deploy autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) capable of operating at depths of up to 6,000 meters and remaining underwater for extended periods.
These vehicles are equipped with high-resolution side-scan sonar, advanced imaging systems, and magnetometers to create a 3D map of the seabed. If potential metallic debris is detected, remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) will be sent for closer inspection.
The search mission is expected to last around 55 days and will focus on new coordinates identified through updated satellite data and debris drift modeling, aiming to finally uncover the fate of Flight MH370.
