The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH 370 has shifted following a “credible lead,” according to the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.<br /><br /> The zone of focus has now moved 1,100 kilometres north-east of the previous search area. <br /><br /> The calculation is based on fresh analysis which indicates the Boeing 777 was flying faster than at first thought and burning fuel quicker as a result.<br /><br /> If the new lead is accurate it will mean the search aircraft can get to the zone faster and stay in the air longer, thus – it is hoped – increasing the effectiveness of the search. <br /><br /> The latest area of focus is outside the ‘roaring forties’ bad weather zone, which will aid those looking for the missing airliner.<br /><br /> MH 370 disappeared on March 8 en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur with 239 people on board.
