Missing AirAsia flight puts pressure on aircraft tracking debate

After the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, one of the biggest questions was why we didn't know where the plane was.

In 2014, why couldn't — why hadn't — we put a GPS on every plane so we always knew where it was? Airline industry officials said it was more complicated than that, of course — but most everyone agreed a solution had to be found to prevent future losses. But the industry said that would take time.

Then AirAsia Flight 8501 went missing on Sunday.

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While family and friends await news about loved ones aboard AirAsia 8501, the industry is facing scrutiny for moving slowly on the issue. Read more...

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