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The new 55-day search operation began in March but was shortly suspended due to bad weather conditions.

According to local media, the Ministry of Transport said on Wednesday: “This latest development underscores our commitment to bringing some solace to the families affected by this tragedy.”

The MH370 aircraft, a Boeing 777, disappeared in 2014 while en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, launching one of the largest search missions in aviation history.

Search company Ocean Infinity is leading the current operation under a “no find, no fee” contract. Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook earlier stated that the company would receive 70 million dollars if the wreckage is found.

Previous attempts included a multinational search involving 60 ships and 50 aircraft from 26 countries, which ended in 2017, as well as Ocean Infinity’s 2018 mission that ended after three months.

Flight MH370 lost contact with air traffic control less than an hour after takeoff on 8 March 2014, and radar showed the aircraft had deviated from its original route.

The case remains one of aviation’s greatest mysteries and continues to disturb the families of those on board. Over the years, many have called for renewed searches in hopes of finding answers.

The incident also gave rise to numerous conspiracy theories, including speculations that the pilot deliberately crashed the aircraft or that it was hijacked.

A 2018 investigation found that the aircraft’s controls had likely been deliberately manipulated to change its course, but no motive was established.

Investigators at the time said that “the answer can only be determined once the wreckage is found.”