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FAA: Dreamliner deliveries to resume in coming days
The long pause may be over for the Boeing 787 Dreamliner program based in North Charleston. The Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement that Boeing has made the changes needed to resume delivery of the planes. “Boeing has made the necessary changes to ensure that the 787 Dreamliner meets all certification stand[...]
Second company in two days ready to buy Boeing 787
For the second time this week a Boeing customer has demonstrated confidence in the North Charleston 787 program. After announcing on Tuesday the sale of five 787-9s, Boeing today signed a memorandum of understanding with Azerbaijan Airlines for four additional 787-8s. The Azerbaijan flag-carrier currently operates two 787-8s, an[...]
Boeing receives order for more SC-made 787s
Boeing and AerCap Holdings N.V. today announced that AerCap is growing its 787 Dreamliner portfolio with an order for five additional 787-9 jets. The 787-9 is built in North Charleston, which is home to Boeing’s 787 program, which includes the 787-8 and 787-10. “AerCap is the world's largest 787 customer and we are very pleased […]
Lufthansa Group order includes North Charleston-made aircraft
German-based Lufthansa Group says it is modernizing its long-haul passenger with new purchases that include seven 787-9 Dreamliner jets from Boeing’s North Charleston plant. Built with lightweight composite materials, the 787 family has an airport-noise footprint that is 60% smaller than the previous generation of airplanes, making it ideal for Lufthansa Group airport communities, according to […][...]
Boeing moving headquarters from Chicago to Virginia
Boeing announced Thursday that its Arlington, Va., campus just outside Washington, D.C., will serve as the company's global headquarters. The company has been headquartered in Chicago for 21 years. The aerospace and defense firm's employees in the Arlington area support various corporate functions and specialize in advanced airplane development and autonomous systems, according to a news release. In […][...]
Boeing STEM-education program reaches one million students
Fifth-graders nowadays aren’t just talking about TikTok and Fortnite—they’re discussing advanced manufacturing, aerodynamics and the future of STEM education. These conversations are facilitated through Boeing South Carolina’s DreamLearners educational program, which celebrated one million participants th[...]
Charleston County approves plans for Airport Connector Road
Rapid expansion has become the norm at Charleston International Airport. New partnerships and connections led to a record number of passengers in 2021, and now, an effort is underway to help alleviate traffic that has spilled out from the airport to surrounding roadways. The Charleston County Transportation and Development Department is set to receive $16.1 […]
Lockheed hosts hiring event tomorrow in North Charleston
Lockheed Martin is hosting a hiring event tomorrow in North Charleston, and decisions for new hires will be made the same day. From 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at ECPI University, Lockheed Martin will conduct interviews and extend offers for hourly, F-16 production positions at its Greenville facility, of which new hires will be eligible for a […]
Serial airline starter expands Charleston’s flight plans
David Neeleman is good at starting airlines. “That’s what I do,” he said. His track record isn’t as strong for seeing operations through, but he hopes the success of his newest venture, Breeze Airways, is a sign that the worst is behind him. Headquartered in Utah, the airline[...]
Breeze Airways offers non-stop coast-to-coast flights
Breeze Airways is adding to its growing connections from Charleston International Airport with four new destinations, including the region’s first direct connection to San Francisco. The airline’s new routes include three weekly flights to San Francisco International Airport and Las Vegas' Har[...]
Connecticut connection to land at Charleston airport
Charleston International Airport is adding another service to its ever-growing list of airlines. Starting May 5, Avelo Airlines will be expanding its East Coast service with routes from New Haven, Conn., to four Southeast destinations. Flights will include nonstop service between Tweed-New Haven and Charleston, Myrtle [...]
Boeing hopes 787 inventory takes off soon
Last year was a rebuilding year for Boeing — there’s just not a whole lot of building new 787 jets here in South Carolina. Deliveries of the jet have been halted since May when the Federal Aviation Administration requested to look into further production quality issues regarding tiny gaps found between the [...]
