Boeing delivers first South Carolina-built 787-9

Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner assembled at its North Charleston, S.C., facility to United Airlines. The airplane also marks a milestone for the 787 program as the 250th Dreamliner to be delivered. “In 2012, we delivered our first South Carolina-built 787-8, and less than three years later, we’re celebrating another significant milestone – our first 787-9 delivery,” said Beverly Wyse, vice president and general manager, Boeing South Carolina. “This is an incredible achievement for Boeing, and I’m proud to be a member of the Boeing South Carolina team.” In the first quarter of 2013, Boeing South Carolina teammates