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The collapse of Boeing by Jon Oliver

A former Boeing manager turned whistleblower has been found dead with a 'self-inflicted' wound, the authorities say.

A former Boeing manager who flagged concerns about the aircraft manufacturer's quality standards was found dead in South Carolina on Saturday.

John Barnett, 62, was found dead in his truck at a hotel car park in Charleston, just days after he started giving a formal deposition in a legal action against Boeing, the BBC first reported.

The Charleston County coroner's office said in a statement that Barnett had died from "what appears to be a self-inflicted" wound, per multiple news outlets such as The Hill.

Boeing told Business Insider in a statement: "We are saddened by Mr Barnett's passing, and our thoughts are with his family and friends."

Police are investigating Barnett's death. He worked for about 32 years at Boeing before retiring in 2017, and for a time, was a quality manager at a North Charleston manufacturing plant for the 787 Dreamliner.

At this post, Barnett said he observed worrying signs of slipping standards at Boeing, saying that the manufacturer was rushing to assemble its aircraft.

"I haven't seen a plane out of Charleston yet that I'd put my name on saying it's safe and airworthy," Barnett told The New York Times in 2019.

That year, he told the BBC that a test in 2016 for 300 oxygen systems showed that a quarter of them failed to deploy. Barnett also alleged that he knew of at least one case at the plant where workers used parts from scrap bins to fit planes on the production line.

In January, Barnett told TMZ of cases where inspectors were given only two hours to find defects in a supplier's products, significantly hampering their ability to conduct proper checks.

Boeing has denied Barnett's allegations and said that while it found some defective oxygen systems, as Barnett reported, it removed them from production so they weren't deployed on any aircraft.

The Federal Aviation Administration visited the Charleston facility and found that more than 50 "non-conforming" parts were missing, appearing to add credibility to Barnett's claims of parts from scrap bins being used, per the BBC.
Barnett was due to continue deposition, lawyer says
Barnett had filed an AIR21 case against Boeing, saying it undermined his career because he had raised safety concerns at the Charleston plant. The AIR21 is a law protecting airline safety whistleblowers.

Barnett's lawyer, Brian Knowles, said the former Boeing manager was supposed to report for the third day of his deposition on Friday, per the Corporate Crime Reporter.

He was questioned by Boeing's lawyers on Thursday and then cross-examined by Knowles on Friday, but didn't show up or respond to calls on Saturday, Knowles said.

Barnett's lawyers asked his hotel to check on the whistleblower, and he was found dead in his vehicle, Knowles told the Corporate Crime Reporter. The BBC reported the same details surrounding Barnett's death.

Knowles did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent outside regular business hours by Business Insider.

Boeing has, in recent months, come under scrutiny over safety concerns in its 737 Max planes after an Alaska Airlines flight in January had a door plug blown out of its fuselage while in the air.

The New York Times reported on Monday, citing a set of presentation slides, that Boeing had recently failed 33 out of 89 FAA product audits for its 737 Max production.

On Monday, at least 50 passengers were injured when a Boeing 787 Dreamliner run by Latam Airlines dropped suddenly due to a technical issue. The 787 is the aircraft that Barnett worked on at the North Charleston facility.

Business Insider, March 12

RE: Auntie D and Al

I live on a tropical island, surrounded by coconut and papaya trees, I overlook a turquoise blue sea and a white sand beach, I have no need for any stimulants or alcohol.

Having said that, there are many ex-pats here who cannot miss a day without beer and or rum, I feel sorry for them.

RE: HUMILIATION: Creepy Joe’s SOTU Address Receives Worst Polling in Past Quarter Century

Biden's speech was more of a campaign speech, and pretty devisive.

The bar had been set very low for him, and for him showing enough vigor and some energy, that was enough to pump up the liberal base Thursday night.

Biden may have been given something for his vigor and energy before his speech.

Bring on the debates, because biden is no match for Trump. Looking for a Trump victory this November!

RE: Donald who...?

Most of the world would disagree, his speech was forceful and made several important points, especially how trump had decimated the American economy, with thoughtless regard to the impact his decisions would make on the average American.

If Biden lied then spell them out. Let’s all hear them.

Why do you never criticise Trump’s proven lies but always pick up on Biden small exaggerations?

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

No new party is needed, but what do I a U.S. citizen know. Well, anyways what the U.S. does need is talk and listen to each other for the common good of us like this astute Senator points out while announcing she will not run again for reelection.

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

that's beautiful!

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

101 Characteristics of Americans/American Culture.....

RE: The Idea of America Lives in Americans

Still teed off that they trounced you guys bigly?

Is it true England is a permanent Welfare State and anyone who works there is a sucker.

Impolite society: Who is to blame for Britain's bad manners?

Britain is ( still ) in the grip of an epidemic of rudeness and anti-social behaviour. And finding a cure has never been higher on the political agenda. But it was only when William Leith got into a fight over a taxi that he realised the unpalatable truth: we are all to blame...

Sunday 27 May 2007 00:00 BST

seems nothing has change for the better since then.

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

At least I have a heart jac, a big one at that. You lefties like to hate those who disagree with you, though don’t you. Well, I will never hate you. So, back to the OP.. Sane people here in the usa do not want Marxism.

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

After reading your first patronizing statement I skipped to your final statements above. In closing I want you to know that I am a grandchild of my four grandparents who immigrated to the united states through the USA’s front door (legally.) oh, I am 2nd generation in my family born in the USA and I also am, by right of blood, a citizen of Italy. I feel as privileged to vote in Italy’s elections as I feel voting in USA elections.

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

Hello, Jac. So nice of you to stop by in my Freedom blog.

I believe that socialism has failed in every country in which it has been tried, from the Soviet Union beginning a century ago to three modern countries that tried but ultimately rejected socialism—Israel, India, and the United Kingdom.

If you really want to discuss Marxism start your own blog and I will try and engage in your discussion there.
Maybe you could explain to us there in what countries Marxism has been embraced and successful.

I will say though that, aside from having a few inglorious birth defects to start with (Inherited from the Europeans), the USA was doing pretty good on it’s own as a capitalist nation which many countries envied and tried to mirror.

Marxist do not like Capitalism to say the least, Marxists try to camouflage their goals in the USA under the idea of social justice. However, what is really going on here is they want to bring back racism, tear down our country’s foundation, build up privileged people, determine what is proper to say in public, houses of worship and the military.

I wish so many Americans weren’t so complacent. Marxism must be stopped again what these cultural marxist with do to the USA what the Soviets never could. We don’t want to be controlled by totalitarian sole-killing ideology the far left want to adopt here.

Marxism is extremely violent.
“The last capitalist we hang shall be the one who sold us the rope.”
? Karl Marx

RE: The Idea of America Lives in Americans

Michael Moore finally seen the light:
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Better late than never.

The Idea of America Lives in Americans

Some parts of AMERICAN CULTURE

RE: The Idea of America Lives in Americans

Doubt that,not with the number coming across the border daily!
And at least,the Overstays have been vetted to a certain degree when they applied for their Visa,which is definitely not the case for those swarming across the Southern Border!

RE: The Idea of America Lives in Americans

Sarah is a fine woman.

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"Here's One Of Donald Trump Racist Actions During His Presidency"
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Trump 2024

ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS

Also, statistics show that in 2022, 2•5 billion people worldwide were overweight. 890 million were living with obesity

ULTRA PROCESSED FOODS

Grapevine
I thought it strange about protein bars, but presumably it's the additives amongst the ingredients that make them questionable. Maybe if consumed on a regular basis they would not be healthy.

RE: America is no longer offering liberty and justice for all.

what happened to Personal Responsibility?

RE: Economy boom/bust

Sadly truthful facts have never swayed the Trump cult, they rely on lies and misinformation, just look at the post above yours, all based on lies and misinformation.

RE: Economy boom/bust

Are you still screaming "RECESSION"? Hahahhahhahhahhahhahhah!
Four years of nonsense "The Sky is Falling"; "The End of the World is Near"' Don't fall off the earth".
Perhaps you should check the facts:
GDP at 3.3%
Unemployment at 3.7%
Wage rates at the highest ever - 4% per year.
Inflation has dropped to 3.1%
The Stock Market is at an all-time high - NASDAQ reached an all-time high just today.

But then again ConMan - you have never been blinded by the facts. keep spreading those fake stories and conspiracy theories - the audience loves to laugh at your stories.

RE: Economy boom/bust

As if you know what that means....you don't understand simple economics; and are conned into believing that you are somehow worse off now that your cult is not in power.