Mixed operators?
Dysag, I'm sure you're just making a point here but for clarification, the PIC of the A330 came from an airline and the right-hand seat was occupied by Airbus' chief test pilot. I'm sure you are aware too, as I am, that there were a number of other issues concerning the flight crew choice.
I too have strong memories of this crash. Unfortunately, they are personal ones. So I take great exception to the careless chattering of others here who seem to forget that accidents involve people, not just aircraft.