Family of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett blames ‘hostile work environment’ for his death
The family of a Boeing whistleblower found dead on the day he was scheduled to testify against the company blamed the company’s “poor working conditions” for his apparent suicide. . John Burnett’s family said: “He suffered from PTSD and anxiety attacks as a result of exposure to harsh work conditions at Boeing, which we believe […]
United tells Boeing to stop making the Max 10s the airline ordered: report
Former Acting FAA Administrator Billy Nolen talks about Boeing’s recent series of safety issues in Kabuto: Coast to Coast. United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby on Tuesday called on Boeing to halt production of the 737 Max 10 planes United has ordered and, after extended delays, build Max 9 planes instead. It was reported that he […]
Boeing adding weekly compliance checks, audits at 737 factory amid quality problems: memo
Boeing is adding weekly compliance checks to all work areas on its 737 aircraft and additional audits of equipment to reduce quality issues, the company said in a memo to employees on Tuesday. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stan Diehl has revealed numerous internal process deficiencies following a six-week Federal Aviation Administration audit of […]
‘Strong movement’: 50 people were injured on a Boeing 787 flight bound for New Zealand
Dozens of passengers on a Boeing plane flying from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand on Monday were injured in an incident described as “violent motion,” the news agency said. NBC News. Some passengers required medical attention after the plane landed. The report said the cause of the sudden violent movement was not yet clear. South […]
Boeing Whistleblower John Barnett Found Dead After Testifying Against Company
(Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images) James Myers of OAN8:50 a.m.-Tuesday, March 12, 2024 The whistleblower who publicly raised allegations against Boeing has been found dead. advertisement John Barnett, 62, died in his truck in a South Carolina hotel parking lot after failing to appear for the second part of testimony in a major lawsuit against […]
Boeing whistleblower found dead of a gunshot wound; didn’t finish testimony against the company
John Barnett, 62, worked for Boeing for 32 years. Before he retired in 2017, he worked as a quality manager at the Boeing factory in North Charleston, South Carolina, where he was involved in the development of the 787 Dreamliner. Barnett was recently involved in a whistleblower lawsuit against Boeing, accusing the company of retaliating […]
Boeing Whistleblower Found Dead amid Lawsuit Against Company
A former Boeing employee who became a whistleblower against Boeing was found dead in the middle of a lawsuit he was assisting. John Barnett died on March 9th at the age of 62 in what police described as a “self-inflicted wound.” Before his death, he was “giving evidence in a whistleblower case against the company,” […]
Boeing whistleblower reportedly found dead
Barron’s senior writer Al Root joins Barron’s Roundtable to discuss the latest in Boeing stock and what to expect from the company in 2024. A whistleblower who publicly raised questions about Boeing’s manufacturing standards has reportedly been found dead. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office told the BBC that John Barnett, 62, died of self-inflicted injuries […]
Boeing whistleblower found dead in apparent suicide
A prominent Boeing whistleblower who reported concerns about the safety and quality control of Boeing’s production lines was found dead Saturday, according to South Carolina authorities. The Charleston County Coroner’s Office announced that John Barnett, 62, died Friday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was found in a truck in a hotel parking lot. […]
DOJ opens criminal investigation after Boeing 737 door blowout, interviews Alaska Airlines crew
The Department of Justice has reportedly launched a criminal investigation into the explosion of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737. According to reports, the disaster occurred when the plane was at an altitude of 16,000 feet. wall street journal. Investigators have contacted passengers on the flight, which was forced to make an emergency landing in Portland, […]