In August 2001 , a Canadian airliner operated by Air Transat experienced double engine failure while traveling to Portugal . The Airbus A330 - 200 was introduced in 1995 . There are 600 currently in service with 82 airlines , including Air France . Expert : The - 200 is reliable , ultra - modern , state - of - the - art airplane . Air France : Flight AF 447 reported electrical failure .
The Airbus A330 - 200 was introduced in 1995 . There are 600 currently in service with 82 airlines , including Air France . Expert : The - 200 is reliable , ultra - modern , state - of - the - art airplane . Air France : Flight AF 447 reported electrical failure .