John Barnett: Boeing whistleblower dies in apparent suicide
Barnett raised safety concerns about the 787 Dreamliner
He was due to give evidence in a lawsuit against the company
John Barnett, a former Boeing employee who raised safety concerns about the 787 Dreamliner, has died in an apparent suicide.
Barnett, 62, was due to give evidence in a lawsuit against the company on Saturday.
In 2017, Barnett told aviation authorities about what he said were potentially catastrophic safety failings with the Dreamliner.
Boeing has said it is "deeply saddened" by Barnett's death and that it is cooperating with the authorities.
Barnett's death is a reminder of the importance of protecting whistleblowers who speak out about safety concerns.
In the wake of Barnett's death, it is important to ensure that other whistleblowers are not discouraged from coming forward.
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