Boeing to Invest $1 Billion in South Carolina to Double 787 Dreamliner Production

The expansion will create 500 jobs and support increased output to meet growing demand for widebody jets by 2026.

Boeing plans to expand its North Charleston facilities with a $1 billion investment in infrastructure upgrades and new facilities.
The project aims to increase 787 Dreamliner production from five planes per month to 10 by 2026, addressing rising global demand for long-haul air travel.
The expansion will create 500 new jobs over the next five years, adding to the 7,800 employees already working at Boeing's South Carolina sites.
Boeing's backlog includes 785 unfilled Dreamliner orders, part of a broader $428 billion commercial aircraft order book.
This move comes during a challenging year for Boeing, which faced a $6 billion quarterly loss, a worker strike, and increased competition from Airbus.