Airbus Settling With Fraud Agencies To End Corruption Investigation

Airbus is involved in a global investigation for bribery and corruption. The company has reached an agreement with American, British, and French investigators to avoid prosecution, potentially paying over $3.3 billion in fines. The investigation began in 2016 after Airbus self-reported irregularities in its sales practices. US authorities are also examining potential violations of arms trafficking regulations. As a result, Airbus has implemented a new ethics system and restructured its management and sales teams.

What was the primary reason for the global investigation into Airbus?

• Bribery and corruption

• Environmental violations

• Patent infringement

• Labor disputes

Which countries' investigators did Airbus reach an agreement with to avoid prosecution?

• China, Japan, and South Korea

• Canada, Mexico, and Brazil

• Germany, Italy, and Spain

• American, British, and French

How much could Airbus potentially pay in fines to avoid litigation?

• $3.3 billion

• $4 billion

• $2.5 billion

• $1 billion

In what year did Airbus self-report irregularities?

• 2014

• 2017

• 2016

• 2015

What was one of the outcomes of the investigation into Airbus?

• Merger with another company

• Creation of a new ethics system

• Closure of several factories

• Increase in plane production