# Boeing South Carolina progresses on $1B 787 assembly plant expansion

Boeing South Carolina lifted the final steel beam into place at its new 787 final assembly building in North Charleston on October 30, 2026, less than a year after breaking ground on the $1 billion investment. The expansion is expected to add 1,000 workers by 2030 and bring the majority of capability online in late 2027.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2026-11-11
- Where: North Charleston, South Carolina, United States
- Value: $1.00B
- Jobs: 1,000
- Starts operating: 2027
- Status: under construction
- Products: 787 Dreamliner aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md)

## Sources

- [postandcourier.com](https://www.postandcourier.com/business/charleston-business-boeing-sc-787-dreamliner/article_1947202d-6fe7-4ad4-810a-da5153965f41.html), 2026-11-11: "What began as a plan on paper, is fast becoming a reality, and we're excited to see the future taking shape."

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