Canberra: Objects possibly linked to the lost Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 have been sighted from aircraft for the first time on Friday in a new search area in the southern Indian Ocean but confirmation by ship can happen only by Saturday, Australian authorities said.

“RNZAF (Royal New Zealand Air Force) Orion spotted objects in #MH370 search area, identity to be established,” the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) tweeted, adding that the aircraft would be landing soon at Pearce Airbase near Perth and imagery was awaited.