I've just tested, and manifest.json file is now included into a binary
package. Corresponding part of change log:
+adobe-flashplugin (1:20160712.1-0ubuntu1) yakkety; urgency=medium
+
+ * New upstream releases
+- NPAPI: 11.2.202.632
+- PPAPI: 22.0.0.209
+
+ * Install the manifest.json so
Status changed to 'Confirmed' because the bug affects multiple users.
** Changed in: adobe-flashplugin (Ubuntu)
Status: New => Confirmed
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