On December 13th, it was reported that Boeing plans to spend $1 billion to support the production increase of its 787 Dreamliner aircraft. In a joint announcement with the South Carolina Department of Commerce, Boeing announced plans to expand its operations at its Charleston County plant in South Carolina, investing $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades and creating 500 new jobs within five years. The company stated that this investment and expansion lay the foundation for potential future production increases driven by market demand. At present, this American aircraft manufacturer is committed to achieving its previously set monthly production target of 10 aircraft of this model by 2026.