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Elixir fleet remains on the ground after accident

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After the fatal accident at Rochefort, around 60 Elixir aircraft remain grounded for the time being. The French investigative body BEA is considering, among other things, the detachment of a landing flap; a final result is not available.

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Entire Elixir fleet remains grounded as investigators probe flap separation

Source date: 08.10.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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