The "electronic pings" indicated that the aircraft’s maintenance troubleshooting systems were ready to communicate with satellites if needed
Satellites picked up faint electronic pulses from the missing Malaysian Airlines Flight 370 shortly after it went missing, it emerged today.
The "pings" indicated that the aircraft’s maintenance troubleshooting systems were ready to communicate with satellites if needed.
However, these communication links were not opened because Malaysia Airlines and others had not subscribed to the full troubleshooting service.
A source close to the investigation also said the signals gave no indication about where the stray jet was heading to it its technical condition.
It also emerged tonight that a new search area may be opened in the Indian Ocean .
White House spokesman Jay Carney said: "It’s my understanding that based on some new information that’s not necessarily conclusive - but new information - an additional search area may be opened in the Indian Ocean."
"And we are consulting with international partners about the appropriate assets to deploy."
Two sources familiar with the investigation also confirmed that manufacturers Boeing and Rolls-Royce did not receive any maintenance data from the jet after the point at which its pilots last made contact.
Only one engine maintenance update was received during the normal phase of flight, they said. Boeing and Rolls-Royce declined to comment.
mirror.uk
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