The level of ignorance, stupidity and cluelessness in reporting information about the disappearance of and search for Flight MH370 is breathtaking.
There seems to be no understanding of the laws, rules, regulations and constant maintenance requirements international airlines are subject to.
Most motorists (99.999%) do NOT keep a detailed record of the maintenance of their vehicles. And there is no penalty attached for failure to do so. Yes even bad or failing brakes.
On the other hand, most airlines (99.999%) keep a detailed and complete record of every part replaced, and every maintenance check and process required by regulations and airworthiness directives. It is a constant, ongoing process. The penalties for failure to comply are swift, certain and severe. Often in the millions$.
Granted, there are State Airlines run by corrupt governments which cut corners and consider critical requirements as merely suggestions.
Hard to think that Malaysia might be one of those. But if it is, the fallout, from the international Airline Community and the flying public can (and should) result in severe financial penalties and even bankruptcy.
Who actually believes that airlines are not required to fuel aircraft only when they run out of gas?
Or to replace tires before they blow?
Or to replace emergency items like batteries before they expire?
So, what idiot would write a first sentence like that?
Your post gave me a visual of the pilot thousand miles out over the ocean tapping on the fuel gauge going “Oh’ crap should have fueled up at that last stop”...