Their lawyers are now concerned about the possibility that around ten more Boeing whistleblowers may get “scared away” due to their deaths or suffer the same fate. While Dean worked for Spirit AeroSystems, a major sub contractor in the manufacturing of 737 Max airliners, Barnett was employed as production-quality manager of 787 Boeing. Following the death of Barnett, Boeing staff members told The Post that he had several "powerful enemies" and added that workers are doubtful about the fact if his death was a suicide. He voiced concerns about 737 Max parts that had bulkhead holes drilled incorrectly. Prior to the two Boeing 737 Max disasters in 2018 and 2019, which resulted in the planes being grounded and the deaths of 346 people, he persuaded the management at Boeing to cease manufacture of the aircraft.

Source: Hindustan Times May 05, 2024 15:47 UTC