Core Points - Boeing plans to invest over $1 billion to expand its 787 Dreamliner factory in South Carolina to double the production capacity in response to global demand growth [1] - The expansion is expected to create over 1,000 jobs within five years, nearly doubling the current workforce of approximately 8,200 employees at the facility [1] - Boeing's total investment in the South Carolina facility is projected to reach about $3.5 billion over 15 years [1] - The new assembly line is expected to be operational by 2028, with a production target of around 16 Dreamliners per month, exceeding pre-pandemic peak levels [1] - Analysts indicate that this move will help Boeing capitalize on record orders for its 787 and 737 Max projects, but caution that the company remains dependent on a strained supply chain for critical materials [1] - Boeing is currently addressing quality issues at the South Carolina plant, where inspections have revealed minor structural defects in some aircraft [1] Additional Information - U.S. Treasury Secretary and South Carolina Governor attended the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting Boeing's CEO's praise for President Trump’s role in promoting aircraft sales [2] - Boeing plans to begin hiring mechanics, engineers, and logistics experts next summer to support the increased production, with new employees undergoing a year of training before production scale-up [2] - Despite controversies surrounding delays in the delivery of the "Air Force One" aircraft, Trump has been one of Boeing's most vocal supporters [2]
波音(BA.US)拟向南卡罗来纳州工厂投超10亿美元扩产 旨将787梦想客机产量翻番