Former Boeing quality control engineer and whistleblower John Barnett, who raised concerns about production standards, was found dead in Charleston, SC.
Former Boeing quality control engineer and whistleblower, John Barnett, who raised concerns about the company's production standards, has been found dead in Charleston, South Carolina. Barnett, who had a 32-year career at Boeing before retiring in 2017, claimed that under-pressure workers were installing substandard parts on aircraft and that aircraft oxygen systems had significant flaws, potentially posing safety risks. Boeing has expressed sadness at the news of Barnett's passing, and the Charleston County coroner is investigating the cause of his death.
March 11, 2024
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