The Airbus A330 - 200 was launched in 2004 . Airbus has a further 300 orders for the aircraft . There are 600 currently in service with various airlines , including Air France . Expert : A330 - 200 is reliable , ultra - modern , state - of - the - art airplane . Air France said that Flight 447 had electrical problems .
The Airbus A330 - 200 was launched in 2004 . There are 600 currently in service with various airlines , including Air France . Expert : A330 - 200 is reliable , ultra - modern , state - of - the - art airplane . Air France said that Flight 447 had electrical problems .