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Deputy French Prosecutor Serge Mackowiak didn't outright confirm that the debris belonged to flight MH370 but said there were strong indications that it was the case. We expect and hope that there would be more objects to be found which would be able to help resolve this mystery."Īt a press conference in Paris, authorities were much more cautious than the Malaysian prime minister. The statement said this "is indeed a major breakthrough for us in resolving the disappearance of MH370. "Family members of passengers and crew have already been informed and we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected," it said. In a statement, Malaysia Airlines said the part of the plane's wing, known as a "flaperon," which was found on Reunion Island on July 29 had been confirmed to be of Flight 370. Intact and encrusted with barnacles, the metal piece was sent to France for scrutiny by the French civil aviation investigation department known by its acronym BEA, and members from its Malaysian and Australian counterparts. They have our deepest sympathy and prayers," he said. It is my hope that this confirmation, however tragic and painful, will at least bring certainty to the families and loved ones of the 239 people onboard MH370. "The burden and uncertainty faced by the families during this time has been unspeakable. "We now have physical evidence that, as I announced on 24th March last year, flight MH370 tragically ended in the southern Indian Ocean," Najib said.