Boeing’s North Charleston, South Carolina, plant has stabilized 787 Dreamliner production at eight jets per month, up from five a year ago, with plans to reach 10 monthly by late 2026.
Production Expansion
A new $1 billion assembly building broke ground in November 2025, set to finish in 2027 and add 1,000 jobs to the current 8,200+ workforce. CEO Kelly Ortberg highlighted reduced rework hours by nearly 30% in 2025 to improve quality and profitability.
Financial Highlights
Boeing reported strong Q4 2025 results with $23.9 billion in sales (up 57% year-over-year) and net income of $8.22 billion, beating expectations despite a prior $4 billion loss. The company delivered 88 Dreamliners from the site in 2025, projecting 90-100 for 2026 amid a backlog of 1,026 units and global demand for 7,800+ wide-bodies over 20 years.
Market Context
Total 2025 deliveries hit 600 planes—nearly double 2024’s—with 1,173 orders, outpacing Airbus’s 793 deliveries. Strong Dreamliner demand stems from its efficiency for fleet growth and replacements.
