John Barnett was a former quality manager who raised concerns about safety issues in Boeing’s Dreamliner program before his unexplained death in 2024.

An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner en route from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick crashed shortly after takeoff on June 12, resulting in the deaths of 241 of the 242 people onboard. This marks the first fatal crash involving the Boeing 787 since it began commercial service in 2009.

The tragedy has reignited scrutiny over Boeing’s manufacturing standards, drawing attention once again to John Barnett, a former quality manager and whistleblower who had raised alarms about safety issues within the Dreamliner program.

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Barnett’s warnings have gained renewed relevance following his unexplained death last year.

John Barnett: Who Was He?

On February 23, 1962, John Barnett was born in California. After his parents separated, he reportedly moved to Louisiana with his mother and three older brothers. He graduated from Bolton High School and started out working as a cab driver before joining the U.S. Air Force.

When his training plans didn’t work out, he changed direction and...

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