Medical transport airplane missing off Massachusetts, Coast Guard says

A medical transfer plane carrying six people went missing off the coast of Massachusetts early Saturday morning. The U.S. Coast Guard is actively searching for the Gulfstream G-100, which lost contact with the Federal Aviation Administration around 2 a.m. while flying from Bermuda to Boston. The search efforts are focused around Nantucket, using both air and sea vehicles. As of 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, there have been no updates on the plane’s whereabouts. This situation is critical as it involves the safety of the passengers and crew, highlighting the importance of emergency response and coordination in aviation incidents. QUESTION: How might advancements in technology improve the safety and tracking of planes to prevent situations like this in the future? 

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