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Boeing whistleblower John Barnett, who raised alarm over plane quality, is found dead

Boeing 787 Dreamliners are built at the aviation company's North Charleston, S.C., assembly plant in 2023. John Barnett had alleged that Boeing's manufacturing practices had declined  and that managers pressured workers not to document potential defects and problems. (AFP via Getty Images)
Boeing 787 Dreamliners are built at the aviation company's North Charleston, S.C., assembly plant in 2023. John Barnett had alleged that Boeing's manufacturing practices had declined and that managers pressured workers not to document potential defects and problems. (AFP via Getty Images)

This article was originally published on March 12, 2024.

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