Boeing’s latest turbulence: What’s going on?

Boeing whistleblower John Barnett’s death happened the same week as several safety issues with the company’s aircraft.

The death of Boeing whistleblower John Barnett came after a week of Boeing making headlines over a series of safety-related issues.

Here is a recap of recent incidents that have shaken the reputation of the aircraft manufacturing giant:

John Barnett, 62, who reported safety problems at Boeing, died on Saturday from an apparent “self-inflicted” wound, according to a coroner in the state of South Carolina in the United States.

Barnett worked as a quality manager for the US aircraft giant for more than three decades until he retired in 2017.

The BBC, which first reported Barnett’s death, said he had been providing evidence in a whistleblower lawsuit against the company in recent days.