[adanto6840]

I'm more surprised that there isn't a single (imagery-related) satellite that would, over the last 24 hours or so, have taken imagery (or been able to be re-assigned to do so) of the area(s) of interest.

If for nothing else than to rule out some areas / possible outcomes... But yeah, very far out of my realm of expertise, though I do hope to finish my PPL fairly soon & am an avid AVHerald & LiveATC follower! :-)

http://www.liveatc.net/forums/

http://www.avherald.com/

[Maxious]

You can look at Landsat imagery for some of the search area http://www.geosage.com/Special/Landsat8_Flight370.pdf