Boeing announced that it will allocate one billion dollars to expand its facilities in Charleston County, South Carolina. According to the company, the investment will include infrastructure improvements at its sites in North Charleston and will enable the creation of 500 new jobs over a five-year period.
Boeing’s facilities in South Carolina, known as Boeing South Carolina (BSC), are responsible for the complete production of the 787 Dreamliner, including the 787-8, 787-9, and 787-10 variants. The company, which began operations in the state in 2009, currently employs more than 7,800 people across three sites: the North Campus and the airport campus in North Charleston, as well as a plant in Orangeburg that was recently acquired. However, the latter will not be included in the expansion plans.
The expansion of the North Charleston campuses aims to meet the 787 Dreamliner production targets, which, according to the company, are set to reach a rate of 10 aircraft per month by 2026. The new operations are scheduled to commence in early 2027.
“Since the creation of Boeing South Carolina in 2009, we have achieved significant milestones, including the consolidation of 787 Dreamliner production in South Carolina,” said Scott Stocker, vice president of the 787 program and site leader at BSC. “I’m excited about this new phase of growth,” he added.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster described the expansion as a reflection of Boeing’s confidence in the state’s workforce, while Secretary of Commerce Harry M. Lightsey III highlighted the importance of this investment to the local economy.
Boeing has not provided additional details about the jobs to be created but stated that the growth is driven by market demand and the production needs of the 787 program.
