Whistleblower who raised concerns about Boeing safety found dead in US

It is According to the British broadcaster To John Barnett, 62, who retired in 2017 after 32 years at Boeing.

A few years ago, he raised concerns about manufacturing standards at the Boeing plant in North Charleston, South Carolina, where the 787 Dreamliners are built. He was found with a 'self-inflicted wound' on Saturday, the BBC reported. The police are continuing to investigate the case.

Barnett told the New York Times in 2019 about his concerns about safety issues in North Charleston. According to him, some planes had defective parts installed and there were oversight issues that could compromise safety.

Shortly before his death, he was involved in a lawsuit against Boeing. He was due for further questioning last Saturday, but he did not appear. The investigation was conducted at his hotel. He was then found dead in his car in the hotel parking lot.

Because of Barnett's complaints, the Boeing factory came under strict supervision by the FAA. Boeing said it was saddened by his death and thinking of his family and friends.

In recent times, Boeing aircraft have been devalued due to various technical glitches. For example, a 737 MAX aircraft lost a door panel during flight earlier this year, and a tire came loose during takeoff on a Boeing 777 aircraft earlier this month. There was also a problem with the 737 MAX's tail chute.

There was also an incident on Monday when a 787 Dreamliner aircraft nosedived during a flight between Sydney and Auckland. As a result, hundreds of passengers were injured. There must have been a technical glitch.