Sat, Nov 21, 2009
Facility Expands Production Capability, Increases Footprint In
South Carolina
After a protracted process that ended in Boeing opting for an
east-coast manufacturing facility for the Dreamliner, the company
held a groundbreaking ceremony Friday to mark the start of
construction for the second final assembly site for the 787
Dreamliner program at its Boeing Charleston facility. The facility
also will have the capability to support the testing and delivery
of airplanes.
"Today's event marks the beginning of an expansion plan that
will strengthen the 787 program and allow us to continue building
on the footprint we have established in South Carolina with Boeing
Charleston and Global Aeronautica," said Jim Albaugh, president and
CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "Locating the second line in
North Charleston will allow Boeing to successfully compete in the
aerospace market and grow for the long-term benefit of many
stakeholders."
Today's groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Albaugh; South
Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford; Sen. Lindsey Graham; Sen. Jim DeMint;
Rep. Henry Brown; Rep. James Clyburn; State Sen. Hugh Leatherman;
State Sen. Glenn McConnell; State Rep., Speaker of the House Bobby
Harrell; Charleston County Council Chairman Teddie Pryor, Sr.;
North Charleston Mayor Keith Summey and other key officials from
South Carolina. Anita Zucker, chairperson and CEO of The InterTech
Group, Inc., served as master of ceremonies for the event.
Boeing South Carolina Facility Artist's
Concept
Boeing Charleston performs fabrication, assembly and systems
installation for the 787 aft fuselage sections. Global Aeronautica,
which is 50 percent owned by Boeing, is responsible for joining and
integrating 787 fuselage sections from other structural
partners.
"We look forward to expanding our capability in South Carolina
through our existing site, while maintaining our commitment to the
Puget Sound region where Boeing Commercial Airplanes remains
headquartered," said Albaugh. "Puget Sound will continue to design
and produce airplanes, including the 787."
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