NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — Boeing has officially kicked off a massive expansion at its Boeing South Carolina (BSC) campus, breaking ground on a project designed to meet rising global demand for the 787 Dreamliner and fuel economic growth across the Lowcountry.
The site — home to the final assembly and delivery of all three Dreamliner models — will support Boeing’s planned increase to 10 airplanes per month in 2026. The company will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years and create 1,000 new jobs in advanced aerospace manufacturing, engineering, and support roles.
The growth comes as widebody aircraft demand surges worldwide. More than 2,250 orders have been placed for the 787 family since its debut — making it the best-selling widebody passenger aircraft in history — and Boeing estimates that airlines will need 7,800+ new widebody jets over the next two decades.
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said the company is preparing now to ensure it can keep up.
"We continue to see strong demand for the 787 Dreamliner family and its market-leading efficiency and versatility. We are making this significant investment today to ensure Boeing is ready to meet our customer's needs in the years and decades ahead," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "This site expansion is a testament to the incredible work of our Boeing teammates and deepens our commitment to them, to South Carolina, and to American manufacturing."
The project will add new and upgraded manufacturing and finishing facilities across Boeing’s Airport and second campus locations, including:
✅ A new 1.2 million-sq-ft final assembly building with production and office space
✅ A vertical fin paint facility supporting the aircraft tail production process
✅ Flight Line stalls for pre-delivery testing and inspection
✅ A parts preparation center for faster production flow
✅ Additions to the Interiors Responsibility Center, where key cabin components are built
The joint venture of HITT Contracting and BE&K Building Group will manage the construction effort, which is expected to require 6.2 million labor hours and employ more than 2,500 construction workers.
The groundbreaking was attended by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Gov. Henry McMaster, and congressional representatives, underscoring the project’s national economic significance.
"With visionary leadership, President Trump is restoring America's industrial base and breathing life back into our great manufacturing states, including the great state of South Carolina," said U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. "We are proud to work alongside American businesses to build the world's greatest products, create high-paying jobs, and safeguard the economic and national security of our nation."
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South Carolina leaders say Boeing’s presence has helped transform North Charleston into a global aerospace hub.
"Boeing's continued investment in South Carolina is a tremendous vote of confidence in our state's people and business climate," said South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster. "This $1 billion expansion and the creation of 1,000 new jobs will strengthen our position as a global leader in aerospace and advanced manufacturing."
Lawmakers emphasized the long-term stability this expansion represents. U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham called it:
"the ultimate vote of confidence for the South Carolina workforce."
U.S. Rep. Jim Clyburn added:
"Boeing has positioned South Carolina as a leader in the manufacturing and aerospace industry, and has created unprecedented opportunity for our workforce. This new expansion will create 1,000 new jobs.”
Boeing first established its South Carolina operations in 2009 and now employs 8,200+ workers across North Charleston and Orangeburg facilities. The expansion ensures that as commercial aviation rebounds, U.S. manufacturing remains central to the industry’s next era of growth.
Images and renderings from the event will be posted on the Boeing Media Asset Portal. Boeing Media Relations can be reached at media@boeing.com for more information.
Originally reported by Boeing.
