With a price tag of 4mil per person on board, it's little wonder AF are pointing the finger away from them-selfs, however there language suggest that there may be a rift in the relationship between AF and airbus over this accident. but to suggest that no blame lies with them after there crew flew into cells is laughable.
It will indeed be interesting to see which area's BEA come up with for the new searches.
mm43 would it be asking to much to ask you if it would be possible to see how the areas search look overlay-ed on the location of the body's and parts found. I know that there are many great charts on the thread but don't recall one that has both on one chart.