The following day, Al Jazeera reported that Airbus agreed to pay a “US$4 billion settlement with France, the United Kingdom and the United States”. A colleague had asked me whether the “settlement” by Airbus was similar to a “plea bargain”. There is therefore no criminal record to be worried about. The settlement also allows the company to avoid criminal prosecutions which, if they result in convictions, could destroy its future. The move by the Airbus CEO shows exemplary leadership — an act of courage.

Source: New Strait Times February 12, 2020 16:18 UTC