# Boeing expands Berkeley, Missouri plant for new fighter jet program

Boeing is constructing a new 880,000-square-foot manufacturing plant and additional facilities at its Berkeley, Missouri campus, with completion expected in mid-2026.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2024-11-13
- Where: Berkeley, Missouri, United States
- Value: $1.00B
- Jobs: 500
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: under construction
- Capacity: 880,000 square feet
- Products: defense aircraft
- Sectors: [Aerospace Components](https://endata.com/sectors/aerospace-components.md)

## Companies

- [Boeing](https://endata.com/companies/685.md)
- [Barton Malow Co.](https://endata.com/companies/37864.md) (partner)
- [PARIC Corp.](https://endata.com/companies/73258.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [industrialinfo.com](https://www.industrialinfo.com/news/article/us-aircraft-projects-bring-billions-in-spending--336283), 2024-11-12: "Construction is expected to be completed in mid-2026, paving the way for further development."
- [paric.com](https://www.paric.com/insight/boeing-selects-paric-joint-venture-for-south-carolina-expansion-project/), 2024-12-12: "The IRC Expansion Project consists of site and facility improvements to the existing Interiors Responsibility Center (IRC) manufacturing facility located in Ladson, SC."
- [manufacturingdive.com](https://www.manufacturingdive.com/news/boeing-investing-1-billion-expanding-787-dreamliner-south-carolina-plant/735540/), 2024-12-16: "Boeing plans to spend $1 billion to expand and upgrade two 787 Dreamliner campuses in North Charleston, South Carolina."

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