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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. […]

Boeing ties more bonuses to safety following door-plug blowout

Embattled aircraft maker Boeing said it was overhauling its bonus structure to more closely tie payouts to safety as it scrambles to recover from the Alaska Airlines door plug explosion. Boeing employees, including managers and executives, will receive bonuses based on meeting safety-related performance criteria, according to an internal memo obtained by the company. Wall […]

United to pause pilot hiring, blames Boeing delivery delays

United Airlines will suspend pilot hiring in May and June due to delays in aircraft deliveries from Boeing Co., according to a memo seen by Reuters. “Due to continued delays in aircraft certification and manufacturing delays at Boeing, United plans to slow down its pilot recruitment this year,” a memo shared with all pilots Thursday […]

Boeing slammed for refusing to turn over records about Alaska Airlines blowout

Boeing Co. has refused to debrief investigators who worked on a door plug that later exploded during the jetliner’s flight, the head of the National Transportation Safety Board said Wednesday. The company also hasn’t provided documentation about the repair work, which involves removing and reinstalling panels on the Boeing 737 Max 9, or even whether […]