Airbus A330 Background Airbus jetliners, 1972–1994

| Model | A300 | A310 | A320 | A330 | A340 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior code(s) | – | B10 | SA2 | B9 (TA9) | B11 (TA11) |
| Debut | 1972 | 1983 | 1988 | 1994 | 1993 |
| Body | Wide | Wide | Narrow | Wide | Wide |
| Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Range | Short/ medium | Medium/ long | Short/ medium | Medium/ long | Long |