For those arguing about the Airbus needing hydraulics for mechanical backup - yes it does, but even a boeing needs its hydraulics, and if cables are broken how much backup is there for that?. . Also for those interested I tried the A330 "Transatlantic glide approach" in the sim last time, one thing that you might like to note is, having lost the engines because of lack of fuel you do not have the APU either, this then means you have lost ALL FLAP SELECTION bar flap1!. .I tried this from 15,000' /45nmls from LGW and made it with no problem (had to S turn to lose height). I aimed for 5nmls/1500' clean at green dot, then lowered the gear, landing was fast and I burst the tyres, but I was stopped and on the runway - if it was for real I would have been pretty happy with that!