Boeing to consolidate 787 production in South Carolina in 2021

As the airline industry continues to address the impact of COVID-19, Boeing will consolidate production of 787 jets at its facility in North Charleston, SC, starting in mid-2021, according to the company’s best estimate. The decision comes as the company is strategically taking action to preserve liquidity and reposition certain lines of business. Boeing has adjusted the production rate of the 787 family aircraft down to accommodate the current difficult market environment but says it is positioning the 787 family to ramp up production as air travel increases. “The Boeing 787 is the tremendous success it is today thanks to