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A dated entry in the MH370 record.
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Investigators confirm the Réunion wing component is a flaperon from a Boeing 777, and it is linked to the aircraft type used for MH370.
Officials describe the finding as a major development in the case and state that technical markings and structural features support the identification.
Search and analysis efforts continue as authorities review what the debris implies for drift paths and possible impact regions.
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