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Boeing faces whistleblower deaths, financial loss, CEO resignation

Hindustan Times — May 4, 2024, 07:00 PM UTC

Summary: Boeing faces Congressional probes and whistleblower deaths. Joshua Dean and John Barnett, whistleblowers, found dead under mysterious circumstances. Concerns arise about possible foul play. Boeing reports $355 million loss in Q1. CEO Dave Calhoun resigns amid safety concerns. Lawyers seek extensive investigation into deaths. Boeing spokesman emphasizes no retaliation for whistleblowers. Former Boeing manager criticizes company's failure to admit truth about safety issues. Two 737 Max disasters blamed on Boeing failures.

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  1. [4.6]
    Boeing under new US investigation for 787 inspection failures (The Guardian)
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  2. [4.4]
    FAA probes Boeing for 787 Dreamliner inspection issues (Financial Times)
    14d
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  3. [3.6]
    FAA probes Boeing for 787 Dreamliner inspection lapses (CNN)
    14d
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  4. [2.7]
    FAA investigates Boeing for 787 Max safety inspection lapses (Daily Mail)
    14d
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  5. [3.8]
    Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising safety concerns (The Independent)
    16d
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  6. [1.9]
    Second Boeing whistleblower Joshua Dean dies after brief illness (KABC-TV)
    17d
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  7. [2.3]
    Second Boeing whistleblower's 'suspicious' death raises safety concerns (Mint)
    17d
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  8. [3.1]
    Second Boeing whistleblower dies after raising 737 MAX concerns (The Independent)
    18d
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