Boeing Makes 787 Announcement

Boeing says it’s moving ahead full steam with increased production of its 787 Dreamliner.

The planemaker, when publishing its third-quarter results, said that the production increase will come from its South Carolina location, which is critical for the continued development of the 787 program.

During the third-quarter results, the planemaker also noted that 787 production is showing signs of further stabilisation at 7 units per month, which is encouraging after years of turbulence.

Boeing believes it’s in a position to increase 787 production in the coming years if it can ensure continued stability in its monthly output rates.

Under current forecasts, the planemaker is hopeful of achieving the production increase targets in the coming years following substantial investments in the North Charleston facility.

Boeing is investing USD 1 billion to meet production targets and create a long-term home for the widebody family, which remains crucial to so many airlines’ operations.

This investment would create approximately 500 jobs over a five-year period, with the facilities to be considerably upgraded as well.

By the end of 2025, thanks to the stability achieved, Boeing is confident it’ll be able to take the next step and increase production of the jet to upwards of 8 units before the end of the year.

Every little step, such as the hopeful rise before the end of the calendar year, shows that Boeing is continuing to progress in the right direction.

Long-term, Boeing also knows it wants to ramp up production beyond the hoped-for 14 units, with Leeham News reporting that the manufacturer is considering increasing production to eventually reach up to 16 per month, a record rate for the Charleston plant.

Producing 16 of this type monthly would represent an increase from the peak of 14 units reached before the COVID-19 pandemic and other related issues with Boeing, which had prevented the rate from rising as intended.

A Positive Period For The 787

Despite some remaining obstacles impacting Boeing’s financial position, the last few months for the 787 Dreamliner have been relatively positive, highlighted by a busy conclusion to August.

In the last week of August, Boeing delivered many new Dreamliners, shipping as many as five planes across the week, significantly aided by the time it took to secure clearance to deliver the widebody to Chinese customers once more.

Based on the latest data, Boeing has delivered 61 787 Dreamliners in 2025, up from 36 in the first nine months of 2024, indicating a clear improvement.

With many trade deals also being signed with the United States, Boeing has benefited from orders for various aircraft types, including the 787 Dreamliner, as airlines plan to enhance their fleets.