Stencilling on two pieces of debris, one from the tail plane and one from a wing flap, has been identified as being unique to the airline. The pieces were found 130 miles apart on the shoreline of Mozambique, the BBC reports.
Australian investigators say the wing stencilling, which says NO STEP, is in the same font and design as that used by the airline. The paint colour and positioning of the stencil also match Malaysia Airlines. Another clue is that the fastener contained in the tail plane part includes a manufacturer’s stamp, which times the production of the aircraft to the age of the Malaysia Airlines 777.
Further evidence is that no other 777 has ever crashed in the southern hemisphere and none has reported parts falling off, the BBC says.
Meanwhile, investigators are also checking another piece with a Rolls Royce logo on it, which is believed to be an engine cowling from the aircraft.
The search for the missing airliner continues, with investigators stressing that most of the aircraft debris will have sunk in one place. The search is due to end this summer, but authorities say they are confident of finding the wreckage by then.
