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# Boeing plans to invest over $1 billion in its South Carolina factory to double the production of the 787 Dreamliner

According to reports, Boeing (BA.US) plans to invest over $1 billion to expand its 787 Dreamliner factory in South Carolina, a significant move to respond to the growing global demand, aiming to double the production of this best-selling wide-body aircraft.

The expansion is expected to create over 1,000 jobs within five years. It will nearly double Boeing's operations near Charleston International Airport, where approximately 8,200 employees currently work. The factory has yet to establish a union, while Boeing's defense division in Missouri is still facing a strike.

Boeing officials stated that this investment will bring the company's total investment in the factory to about $3.5 billion over 15 years. Once the new assembly line is operational in 2028, Boeing expects to produce about 16 Dreamliners per month, exceeding pre-pandemic peak levels.

Industry analysts noted that this move will help Boeing capitalize on the record order volumes for its 787 and 737 Max programs, but also warned that the manufacturer still relies on a strained supply chain for critical materials like titanium. One analyst mentioned that Boeing's growth strategy is financially sound, but its pace of development "will ultimately depend on whether suppliers can keep up."

The rapid increase in production comes as Boeing continues to address quality issues at its South Carolina plant. Previous inspections found some aircraft produced at the facility had minor structural defects.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster attended the groundbreaking ceremony on Friday. Yellen noted that Boeing CEO David Calhoun recently praised President Trump for his role in promoting aircraft sales and awarded him the "Salesperson of the Year" title.

Reports indicate that Boeing plans to begin hiring mechanics, engineers, and logistics specialists next summer to meet the increased production. New employees will undergo a year of training before the production scale expands.

Despite the controversies surrounding the delayed delivery of the "Air Force One" aircraft—the exclusive transport for the U.S. President—Trump has remained one of Boeing's most vocal supporters. Yellen recalled that Trump once quipped, "Tell them they owe me two Air Force Ones."

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