Malaysia extends MH370 search agreement with Ocean Infinity until June 2027
Malaysia's cabinet has approved a 12-month extension of its search agreement with Ocean Infinity, effective 1 July 2026 through 30 June 2027.…
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Ocean Infinity concludes renewed search without findings
Ocean Infinity has concluded its renewed underwater search for MH370, departing the southern Indian Ocean on 23 January 2026 without any confirmed findings.…
March 8: Remembering MH370 and the Questions That Remain Twelve Year Later
Today marks another year since the disappearance of Flight MH370.…
Ocean Infinity recommences seabed search operations in the southern Indian Ocean
Ocean Infinity recommences seabed search operations in the southern Indian Ocean as the renewed MH370 search window begins.…
Malaysia announces the search is set to resume on December 30
Malaysia’s transport ministry announces that the deep-sea search for MH370 is set to resume on December 30 under the existing agreement with Ocean Infinity.…
Malaysia says Ocean Infinity suspends operations due to seasonal conditions
Malaysia’s transport minister states that Ocean Infinity suspends search operations due to seasonal conditions in the southern Indian Ocean.…
Malaysia says it agrees terms with Ocean Infinity for renewed search
Malaysia states it agrees to terms and conditions with Ocean Infinity for a renewed search for MH370’s wreckage.…
Malaysia announces the start of a renewed Ocean Infinity search mission
Malaysia’s transport leadership announces the start of a renewed search mission to be conducted by Ocean Infinity in the southern Indian Ocean.…
Malaysia agrees in principle to a new Ocean Infinity search
Malaysia announces it agrees in principle to a new underwater search effort to be carried out by Ocean Infinity.…
Malaysia says it consults with Australia about a potential renewed search
Malaysia states it consults with Australia about the possibility of collaborating on another search effort, as the tenth anniversary approaches.…
Malaysia says it does not ‘close the book’ on MH370
Malaysia’s transport leadership states that it does not ‘close the book’ on MH370 and remains open to future search efforts if new and credible information becomes available.…
Ocean Infinity signals readiness to pursue a renewed search proposal
As public attention returns to MH370, Ocean Infinity signals readiness to pursue a renewed underwater search if approved by Malaysia.…
Six years on, MH370 remains unresolved
Six years after MH370 goes missing, the disappearance remains unresolved and the aircraft is still not located.…
Malaysia states it will consider credible new proposals for another search
On the anniversary of MH370’s disappearance, Malaysian officials state they will consider any credible new leads or specific proposals regarding a renewed search.…
Malaysia releases the MH370 Safety Investigation Report
Malaysia releases its Safety Investigation Report for MH370, compiling investigative findings and outlining areas where certainty remains limited.…
Malaysia states the second underwater search concludes without finding the aircraft
Malaysia states that the second underwater search concludes without locating the aircraft.…
Malaysia issues another interim investigation statement
Malaysia issues another interim statement on the MH370 safety investigation, summarizing investigative activity and reaffirming the unresolved status of the disappearance.…
Private search begins under a ‘no find, no fee’ arrangement
A private underwater search begins under a ‘no find, no fee’ arrangement, with a specialized survey vessel deploying autonomous underwater vehicles to scan targeted seabed areas.…
ATSB releases final report on the operational search for MH370
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau releases its final report on the operational search for MH370, documenting where the search is conducted, how it is conducted, and what is covered.…
ATSB and CSIRO publish drift and satellite imagery analysis updates
Australian agencies publish updated analysis that uses ocean drift modelling and satellite imagery to refine thinking about where floating objects could originate in the weeks after MH370 disappears.…
Underwater search is suspended after extensive seabed coverage
The large-scale underwater search is suspended after extensive seabed survey coverage fails to locate the aircraft.…
Additional debris assessments continue as new items are examined
As additional debris items are reported in the western Indian Ocean region, investigators continue evaluating which pieces are likely linked to MH370.…
Authorities confirm Réunion flaperon matches a Boeing 777
Investigators confirm the Réunion wing component is a flaperon from a Boeing 777, and it is linked to the aircraft type used for MH370.…
Wing component is found on Réunion and is treated as potential MH370 debris
A wing component is found on Réunion Island in the western Indian Ocean and is treated as potential debris from MH370.…
One year since MH370 goes missing
Today marks one year since Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 goes missing with 239 people onboard.…
Malaysia declares the disappearance an accident and ends search-and-rescue phase
Malaysian authorities declare the disappearance of Flight MH370 an accident and state that the aircraft is presumed lost with no survivors.…
Large-scale underwater search begins in the southern Indian Ocean
The large-scale underwater search begins, with vessels deploying sonar systems to map the seabed across priority areas.…
Surface search concludes; planning concentrates on underwater search
Authorities conclude the intensive surface search and concentrate planning on underwater operations in the southern Indian Ocean.…
Search shifts after reported pings are not confirmed
After several days of investigation, authorities state that previously reported underwater signals are not confirmed as originating from MH370’s flight recorders.…
Investigators report possible underwater signals during search
Search teams report that equipment detects signals consistent with underwater beacon transmissions in the southern Indian Ocean search area.…
Malaysia states MH370 ends in the southern Indian Ocean
Malaysia’s prime minister states that analysis indicates Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 ends in the southern Indian Ocean, and authorities say there are no survivors based on the information available.…
Satellite imagery shows objects in the southern Indian Ocean
Australian officials release satellite imagery showing objects floating in the southern Indian Ocean, and the images are treated as possible leads related to Malaysia Airlines Flight 370.…
Australia Agrees to Lead Search in the Southern Indian Ocean
Australia announces on March 17, 2014, that it will coordinate the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean, focusing on the southern of the two possible flight corridors identified by investigators.…
Satellite Data Indicates Aircraft Continues Flying for Several Hours
As the investigation into the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continues, satellite communications data emerges suggesting the aircraft remains airborne for several hours after losing contact with air traffic control.…
Malaysia Describes Two Possible Flight Corridors
Malaysian officials announce on March 15, 2014, that analysis of satellite communications data indicates Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 may have traveled along one of two broad flight corridors after losing contact.…
Malaysia Confirms Military Radar Tracked Aircraft Turning Back
Malaysian officials confirm on March 10, 2014, that military radar data shows an unidentified aircraft—now assessed to be Malaysia Airlines Flight 370—turning back from its planned route.…
Stolen Passports Identified Among MH370 Passengers
Malaysian authorities confirm on March 9, 2014, that two passengers aboard Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 are traveling using passports reported stolen in Europe.…
Search Expands as Multiple Nations Join the Effort
As the search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 continues into March 9, 2014, multiple countries join the effort, contributing aircraft, ships, and personnel.…
Search and Rescue Operations Begin in the South China Sea
Following confirmation that Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 is missing, Malaysian authorities initiate search and rescue operations in the early hours of March 8, 2014.…
Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Reported Missing
In the early hours of March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, a Boeing 777 operating a scheduled passenger service from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, was reported missing after losing contact with air traffic control.…