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Malay Mail
28-04-2025
- General
- Malay Mail
Jacquita Gonzales, widow of MH370 crew member, dies at 62
KUALA LUMPUR, April 28 — Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370 inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away on Monday (April 28). Her death was confirmed through a heartfelt post shared on the MH370 Families Facebook group, expressing deep sorrow over the loss of a deeply valued and steadfast member of their community, according to a report published today in The Star. 'We are deeply saddened to share that our dear friend, Jacquita (Gonzales) Gomes, has left us to be with the Lord on April 28,' the post read. 'She touched so many lives with her warmth, kindness, and humility. She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew her.' Jacquita, 62, was well-known for her unwavering advocacy following the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 8, 2014. As a prominent voice among the victims' families, she devoted herself to pursuing justice and finding answers,ensuring the memories of those lost were never forgotten. Her journey was defined by personal strength, including a courageous battle with breast cancer, which she faced with grace and determination. In December, when the Malaysian government announced a potential deal with US-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity to continue searching for the missing aircraft, Jacquita expressed her joy, saying she was elated at the prospect of new efforts to find her husband and the others lost that fateful day.
The Star
28-04-2025
- General
- The Star
Jacquita Gonzales, whose husband was on MH370, passes away
PETALING JAYA: Jacquita Gonzales, the wife of MH370's inflight supervisor Patrick Gomes, passed away earlier on Monday (April 28). Her passing was confirmed by a solemn post shared on the MH370 Families Facebook group, which expressed deep sadness over the loss of a cherished and resilient member of their community. "(It's) very sad to share that our friend, Jacquita (Gonzales) Gomes left us to be with the Lord on April 28. "She touched so many of our lives with her love, warmth, kindness and humility. "She will be deeply missed by all of us who knew her," it said. Jacquita, 62, was widely known for her tireless advocacy following the disappearance of the ill-fated Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 on March 8, 2014. As a prominent voice among the families of the victims, she dedicated herself to seeking answers and justice, ensuring that the memories of those lost remained at the forefront of public consciousness. Her journey was marked by personal trials, including a courageous battle with breast cancer, which she faced with remarkable strength and grace. Last December, when the government announced that Cabinet approved in principle a US$70m (RM280mil) deal with US-based marine exploration firm Ocean Infinity to find the missing aircraft, Jacquita told an English daily that she was elated over the news.
Daily Mirror
28-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
'I'm an aeroplane engineer here's what actually happened to flight MH370'
The notorious Boeing 777, with 227 passengers and 12 crew aboard went missing d on March 8, 2014, and no trace of it has ever been found with the families of the missing desperate for answers An aeroplane expert and engineer has revealed exactly how missing flight MH370 could have met its demise, following the heartbreaking halt on the search for the plane. He believes this "perfect crime" could have crash-landed in only a handful of locations. Recent efforts by marine robotics company Ocean Infinity have been unexpectedly suspended due to the time of year, after fresh hope that the notorious Boeing 777, with 227 passengers and 12 crew aboard, would finally be found. The plane which vanished on March 8, 2014, during its flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing, continues to fuel one of the biggest enigmas in the history of aviation and is the deadliest single incident involving a missing plane. Malaysia's transport minister, Anthony Loke, told AFP: "They have stopped the operation for the time being, they will resume the search at the end of this year." He added: "Right now, it's not the season." However, Ismail Hammad, Chief Engineer at Egyptair believes he has the answers to save everyone "money and time" and finally find the plane that has wreaked havoc on authorities and families. First and foremost for Ismail the explanation is simple. Despite hundreds of conspiracy theories Ismail is convinced this is the work of a "hijacker" - the question is where it crashed when their plan failed. He said: "If the hijacker was looking for the perfect crime that would remain a mystery for a hundred years, he would have to land on one of the abandoned airstrips or lakes in the maze of the Philippine archipelago, which consists of 7,641 islands. 'Such airstrips are spread out and end in the sea, lakes or swamps, and not fly in a straight line to fall into the waters off the city of Perth , in an area that can be predicted by calculating the rate of the fuel consumption." However, the hijacker's presumed lack of experience is also a significant pointer as to where the enormous plane could have ended up. Ismail said: 'Whatever the pilot's experience he would not be able to fly easily and accurately in a straight line on such a long straight route, above an open area of water, at night for such long hours' The engineer said navigation from the coast of Malaysia to the south of Indian ocean would mean it could fall in front of Perth. However, whether or not the pilot was navigating with just a compass or if they did have a GPS system, they would have been able to navigate themselves over the Philippines islands because if they knew them and their cities lights well.' Ismail added the autopilot computer is difficult to programme with just coordinates of a point in space. He added: 'Likewise, a pilot alone would not be able to continue flying a big aircraft like B777-200 for 9 hours since take off till vanishing, including the 3 hours on average it takes to check the condition of the aircraft and its documentations before the taking off according to the aviation regulations.' Ismail concluded that without the autopilot system or navigation aids, using the aircraft's magnetic compass the search area should be narrowed to the Malacca strait to the Perth coast considering 'all those stresses'.
Daily Mirror
22-04-2025
- General
- Daily Mirror
Heartbreaking explanation search for missing MH370 plane halted suddenly
Authorities said 'Whether or not it will be found will be subject to the search, nobody can anticipate' referring to the plane's remains. The latest search for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane by a marine robotics company has come to an abrupt halt due to seasonal conditions as heartbroken families grapple with grief a decade on. Malaysia's transport minister, Anthony Loke, announced a temporary halt to the search telling AFP: "They have stopped the operation for the time being, they will resume the search at the end of this year." He made it clear that the time of year made the search impossible, although the exact reason this seasonal change has thrown off the search was not made obvious. He added: "Right now, it's not the season." The Boeing 777, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, known as Flight MH370, disappeared with 227 passengers and 12 crew on board while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing March 8, 2014, sparking one of the most baffling mysteries in aviation history. It also remains the deadliest single case of an aircraft disappearance. This pause comes shortly after officials had announced the resumption of the search, following previous extensive but fruitless efforts across the Indian Ocean. Last month, on the 11th anniversary of the flight's disappearance, family of the Chinese passengers congregated outside government buildings and the Malaysian embassy in Beijing. Those present at the vigil demanded, "Give us back our loved ones!". Other devastated families held banners posing the heart-rending question, "When will the 11 years of waiting and torment end?". An initial search led by Australia spanned 120,000sq km (46,300sq miles) over three years, yielding little more than a few fragments of debris. Ocean Infinity, a maritime exploration company from the UK and US, undertook an unsuccessful quest in 2018 and agreed to another attempt this year. The firm's latest mission operated under a "no find, no fee" arrangement, with the Malaysian government agreeing to pay only if the aircraft is located. Loke remained cautious about the outcome, stating in early April: "Whether or not it will be found will be subject to the search, nobody can anticipate," referring to the plane's remains. The disappearance of MH370 has sparked a myriad of theories, from the plausible to the absurd – including speculation that seasoned pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah hijacked the aircraft. None of these have been proven, but thecause remains unknown. However, one conclusive report published in 2018 highlighted lapses by air traffic control and confirmed that the flight path was altered by hand. Despite the detailed 495-page investigation, authorities still have no clear explanation for the disappearance and could not discount the possibility that someone apart from the pilots re-routed the plane. Families of those aboard the ill-fated MH370 have persisted in their pursuit for clarity from Malaysian officials. Chinese nationals made up two-thirds of the passengers, with others hailing from Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia and various countries.
NBC News
04-04-2025
- General
- NBC News
Search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight suspended until the end of the year, official says
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The search for the wreckage of the missing Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the southern Indian Ocean has been suspended due to poor weather conditions and will only resume at the end of the year, Transport Minister Loke Siew Fook said Thursday. Flight 370, a Boeing 777, was carrying 227 passengers and 12 crew members when it vanished en route from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing in 2014, in one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries. The minister, quoted by state news agency Bernama, did not say why such a prolonged delay was required. In the Southern Hemisphere, it is now autumn and poor wintry conditions are then expected to predominate for several months. The U.S. exploration company charged with searching for the wreckage of the plane, Ocean Infinity, did not immediately respond to a request for comment. 'I think right now it's not the season. I think they (Ocean Infinity) have stopped the operation for the time being and will resume the search at the end of this year,' Transport Minister Loke was quoted by Bernama as saying. Last month, Malaysia agreed to terms and conditions of an agreement with Ocean Infinity to resume the search for the plane in a new location estimated to cover about 5,790 square miles in the southern Indian Ocean. The search is based on a 'no find, no fee' principle, in which Ocean Infinity will receive $70 million only if the wreckage is successfully located. 'We have been waiting for more than 11 years, so this is just another few more months ... I can still wait,' the 50-year-old said.
