Boeing has broken ground on a $1 billion expansion of its North Charleston, South Carolina campus to support higher production of the 787 Dreamliner. The investment includes a new 1.2-million-square-foot final assembly building, parts preparation facilities, and expanded flight line capacity.
The project will create about 1,000 permanent jobs over five years and employ more than 2,500 construction workers during the build phase. HITT Contracting and BE&K Building Group will lead construction. Boeing expects the expansion to be operational by 2028, enabling production of more than 10 aircraft per month.
The company will also add a vertical fin paint building and expand its Interiors Responsibility Center, which produces cabin components. Boeing currently employs over 8,200 people in South Carolina, where it fabricates and assembles major 787 structures, including fuselage sections and tail assemblies.
Company officials said the investment reflects strong global demand for the 787 family, with nearly 1,000 unfilled orders and sustained recovery in long-haul travel. The new capacity will strengthen Boeing’s ability to meet delivery schedules and increase operational efficiency across its widebody programs.