The Airbus A330-200 was launched in 1995 . It is a long-range airliner that can carry up to 350 passengers and has been used for many years by airlines around the world. Expert : ` The incident took place in 1994 before the aircraft came into service , '' he said . A330-200 is reliable , ultra-modern , state-of-the-art airplane . Air France said Flight AF 447 reported electrical problems .
The Airbus A330-200 was launched in 1995 . It is a long-range airliner that can carry up to 350 passengers and has been used for many years by airlines around the world. Expert : A330-200 is reliable , ultra-modern , state-of-the-art airplane . Air France said Flight AF 447 reported electrical problems .