Malaysia Airlines is in uncharted territory after the disappearance of Flight 370 in March with 239 people aboard was followed this week by the downing of another of its jets, carrying 298 people, over Ukraine. Some analysts say the state-owned airline won't survive a year without a substantial cash injection from the Malaysian government. A bailout would address the airline's immediate financial problems but without far-reaching changes it could remain a burden on taxpayers and shrivel into regional obscurity. The airline was blasted for its erratic response to the disappearance of Flight 370 en route to Beijing from Kuala Lumpur. Because the whereabouts of the plane was unknown, Malaysia Airlines had little meaningful information for the families of passengers. Malaysia Airlines may face more scrutiny about its risk management decisions once the initial shock of the tragedy dissipates. Others say that being open and transparent, continuing to assist the families of passengers and crew members while also running a punctual and reliable business will help the airline build on the sympathy about its plight. Because of its financial struggles, some analysts had advocated the sale of the state-owned airline to bring in fresh capital, ideas and expertise. "Malaysia needs to bring in a new CEO and head of flight operations to restore employee and consumer trust in the airline," said travel consultant Henry Harteveldt of Atmosphere Research.