Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at Spirit AeroSystems, has passed away after accusing the company of ignoring manufacturing defects in Boeing's 737 MAX parts. His death follows that of another Boeing whistleblower, John Barnett. Dean's allegations, including a significant production flaw and a subsequent cover-up by Spirit, have raised concerns about safety standards in the aviation industry. His passing underscores the challenges faced by whistleblowers and the importance of ensuring accountability and transparency in aerospace manufacturing.