Boeing Whistleblower Dies Following Brief Illness
Another Boeing whistleblower has died following a brief illness, just weeks after the suicide of another former employee.
Joshua Dean, 45, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, died on Feb. 15, his family said. Dean was one of two whistleblowers who raised concerns about the safety of Boeing's 737 MAX aircraft.
Dean's death comes just weeks after the suicide of another former Boeing employee, 33-year-old Joshua Rhodes. Rhodes, a former software engineer, had also raised concerns about the safety of the 737 MAX.
The deaths of Dean and Rhodes have raised questions about the culture at Boeing and whether the company is doing enough to protect its employees who raise safety concerns.
In a statement, Boeing said it was "deeply saddened" by Dean's death and that it is "committed to a culture of safety and transparency." The company said it is investigating Dean's death and that it is "cooperating fully with the authorities."
The deaths of Dean and Rhodes have also renewed calls for Congress to investigate Boeing's safety practices. A number of lawmakers have said they are concerned about the company's culture and whether it is putting profits ahead of safety.
In a statement, the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee said it is "deeply concerned" about the deaths of Dean and Rhodes and that it is "committed to conducting a thorough investigation into this matter."
The deaths of Dean and Rhodes are a tragedy. They have left behind families and friends who are grieving their loss. They have also left behind questions about the safety of Boeing's aircraft and the culture at the company.
It is important to remember that these two whistleblowers were brave men who spoke out about their concerns about the safety of Boeing's aircraft. They deserve to be remembered for their courage and their commitment to safety.
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