PersonConfirmed
Oliver Plunkett
Ocean Infinity leadership (2026 search close-out statements)
Search contractor
Publicly closed the January 2026 phase: nothing found in the surveyed box; commitment to return if circumstances allow.
Plunkett’s March 2026 comments after Phase 2: the aircraft is not in the area just searched, which is itself information.
Sources
- Ocean Infinity / NST reporting, March 2026