Exciting news, but as yet there seems to be no announcement on the French-language BEA website, malheureusement.
mm43's quote from the AF447 Mutual Aid and Solidarity Association:
During the press conference at Suape, the presence of an associations representative during the recovery phase of any debris (phase 5) was raised. Jean-Paul Troadec, director of BEA, has expressed his reluctance, announcing recently that the subject was still under discussion. It seems clear that the BEA is opposed to this decision by Thierry Mariani, Secretary of State for Transport. The representative of the Brazilian Association has responded to JP Troadec that this decision was not negotiable. The AF447 - Mutual Aid and Solidarity Association also maintains that its presence is essential for transparency.
Hello mm43,
Do you know who the Brazilian Association and the AF447 - Mutual Aid and Solidarity Association are, and is there any indication if they actually have representatives on board Alucia ?
Am I alone in being unclear on the criteria for the point at which Phase 4 ends, and the process of reorganisation before Phase 5 begins?