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United 787 heading to Tokyo diverted to Seattle

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 23:48:00 EDT

United Airlines says an oil filter issue has prompted the crew of a Boeing 787 flying from Denver to Tokyo to divert to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

SC financial oversight board approves Boeing bonds

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:52:00 EDT

South Carolina's financial oversight board unanimously approved borrowing $120 million for Boeing Co.'s expansion plans in North Charleston.

Boeing nets orders for 102 stretch 787s

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT

Boeing Co. won major orders from five customers for a stretched-out version of its popular 787 Dreamliner jet at the Paris Air Show Tuesday, further evidence of a strengthening market for more expensive long-haul jets.

First flight of Airbus A350 reopens wide-body race

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 15:18:00 EDT

The Airbus A350 has taken off on its maiden flight, setting the stage for intensifying competition with U.S. rival Boeing in the long-haul wide-body aircraft market.

Japanese carrier's Boeing 787 has engine problem

Wed, 12 Jun 2013 06:33:00 EDT

A Japanese carrier's Dreamliner had engine trouble before takeoff Wednesday, a day after a rival airline had a problem on another 787 plane.

Aircraft part maker to bring 100 jobs to Andrews

Mon, 3 Jun 2013 17:55:00 EDT

A company that makes parts for airplanes is moving its manufacturing plant to Georgetown County.

Boeing announces changes for jet design centers

Fri, 31 May 2013 15:02:00 EDT

Boeing says it will create new aircraft-design centers in Washington state, South Carolina and California.

SC Boeing exec sends workers anti-union email

Sun, 26 May 2013 21:14:00 EDT

The general manager of Boeing's new South Carolina plant has sent workers an email saying the company wants to keep the plant union free.

United restarts 787 flights after grounding

Mon, 20 May 2013 16:02:00 EDT

United Airlines is again flying the 787, four months after smoldering batteries forced the plane to be grounded worldwide.

United to restart 787 flights on Monday

Mon, 20 May 2013 08:35:00 EDT

United Airlines is getting its 787s back in the air.

Gov. Haley signs economic incentives bill at Boeing

Fri, 10 May 2013 18:28:00 EDT

Two-thousand jobs are expected to come with Boeing's eight-year investment, another reason why the bill made it through the state legislature so quickly.

Boeing increases its local footprint

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT

It's the second act for the aerospace giant Boeing here in the Lowcountry.

DHEC head honoring Boeing for environmental work

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 22:22:00 EDT

South Carolina is honoring Boeing for its environmental record.

Boeing: Cause of 787 battery fires remains mystery

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:30:00 EDT

A senior engineer with Boeing says the company may never know what caused battery problems that have grounded the company's 787 Dreamliners.

Boeing aims for mid-May restart of 787 deliveries

Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:37:00 EDT

Boeing says it will begin delivering 787s again in early May.

Council OKs $102M Boeing incentives, plus road improvement plan

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:30:00 EDT

Charleston County Council spent nearly an hour in executive session discussing an incentive plan for Boeing.

Expert: NTSB tries to close case on Boeing issues

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 17:15:00 EDT

The NTSB held both Boeing and the FAA accountable for faulty testing procedures.

Investigative hearing begins for Boeing battery

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 09:03:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board is holding a two-day investigative hearing into the Boeing 787 battery fire that took place on January 7 at Boston's Logan Airport.

FAA approves resumption of Boeing 787 flights

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:43:00 EDT

The FAA has accepted Boeing's revamped battery system for its beleaguered 787 Dreamliners and agreed to lift its grounding order, according to a congressional official.

House approves $120M for Boeing expansion

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 13:45:00 EDT

Legislation giving the Boeing Co. $120 million in incentives for their expansion plans in South Carolina is one vote away from reaching the governor's desk.

Boeing announces $1 billion more to SC plant

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:12:00 EDT

It's the biggest announcement made by Boeing since it first decided to build an assembly plant in the Lowcountry, in 2009.

Boeing vendors, suppliers ready for more business

Wed, 10 Apr 2013 18:38:00 EDT

Some businesses like Charleston Rubber and Gasket, which manufactures products used in the making of the Dreamliners, believe the trickle-down effect will come sooner than later.

Haley: Boeing planning $1 billion expansion in SC

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 13:33:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley says the Boeing Co. is planning to invest $1 billion at its North Charleston plant, creating 2,000 new jobs.

Aerospace conference slated to open in Charleston

Tue, 9 Apr 2013 04:33:00 EDT

The aerospace business is the focus of a two-day conference slated to open in Charleston.

United Airlines puts 787s in schedule for May 31

Mon, 8 Apr 2013 17:29:00 EDT

United Airlines is putting its grounded Boeing 787 back in the flight schedule, even though the plane is still grounded by government authorities.

Boeing conducts another test flight of 787 jet

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 18:41:00 EDT

Boeing is conducting another test flight of its 787 passenger jet over the West Coast.

OSHA investigating Boeing employee death

Mon, 1 Apr 2013 13:16:00 EDT

The South Carolina Occupation Safety and Health Administration is investigating the death of a Boeing employee after he was injured on the job.

Coroner: Boeing employee who fell from rig dies of injuries

Fri, 29 Mar 2013 15:15:00 EDT

Officials with the coroner's office have confirmed that the Boeing employee who fell from a mobile platform on March 18 has died.

Airport Authority OKs $12.5M land sale to Boeing

Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:45:00 EDT

The Charleston County Aviation Authority on Thursday morning agreed to sell more than 300 acres of land to Boeing for $12.5 million.

Boeing employee critically injured at plant Monday

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 08:34:00 EDT

A Boeing employee was critically injured Monday night after falling from a rig.

Boeing on 787 battery fix: This eliminates fire risk

Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:19:00 EDT

Boeing executives provided details on a proposed permanent solution to the 787 Dreamliner battery issue two days after getting approval from the Federal Aviation Administration.

READ: Boeing's battery fix release (PDF)

FAA OKs plan to fix 787 batteries, tests pending

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:05:00 EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved Boeing's plan to fix lithium ion batteries installed in the company's 787 Dreamliners, officials said Tuesday afternoon.

Dreamliner to start test flights soon, expert says

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 17:42:00 EST

National Transportation Safety Board officials still don't know what caused the January fire aboard a Dreamliner at Logan Airport in Boston. But, they do know it started in one of the battery cells, and what Boeing must do to correct the problem.

NTSB releases report on Boeing Dreamliner battery investigation

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 12:09:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board released an interim factual report and 499 pages of related documents in its ongoing investigation of the Japan Airlines 787 battery fire in Boston.

NTSB to question Boeing battery tests

Thu, 7 Mar 2013 11:14:00 EST

The NTSB is set to publicly question whether the FAA and Boeing have adequately tested the lithium batteries that caught fire on Dreamliners in the U.S. and Japan back in January.

Boeing ready to move on 787 fix, if FAA approves

Mon, 4 Mar 2013 14:49:00 EST

Boeing says it is ready to move quickly to get its 787s fixed and back in the air if it gets federal approval for a fix for the batteries that have grounded the planes.

Boeing planning for 100s of cuts in North Charleston, report says

Thu, 28 Feb 2013 22:20:00 EST

A report in the Wall Street Journal Thursday evening said Boeing Co. is planning to cut hundreds of workers at its North Charleston 787 production facility.

Boeing technical workers planning next move

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 19:27:00 EST

The union for Boeing's technical workers is planning its next move after they rejected a contract offer, splitting with engineers represented by the same union who approved the deal.

Boeing engineers OK pact, tech workers say no

Wed, 20 Feb 2013 01:49:00 EST

It's a split decision from the union representing Boeing Co.'s engineers and technical workers.

NTSB locates hot spot in Boeing lithium ion batteries

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 19:24:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board's chairman Debbie Hersman said they now know where the fires are starting inside the Boeing 787's lithium ion batteries.

NTSB: 787 battery approval should be reconsidered

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 17:13:00 EST

The government should reassess its safety approval of the Boeing 787 lithium ion batteries, the nation's top accident investigator said Thursday, casting doubt on whether the airliner's troubles can be quickly remedied.

NTSB to hold briefing on Boeing 787 battery

Thu, 7 Feb 2013 09:33:00 EST

The National Transportation Safety Board will hold a news conference Thursday morning to question if the Federal Aviation Authority and Boeing adequately tested the lithium ion batteries that caught fire in U.S. and Japan.

Boeing allowed one-time ferry flight

Wed, 6 Feb 2013 23:55:00 EST

Boeing has been granted permission to conduct a one-time ferry flight of a grounded 787 Dreamliner from Texas to Washington, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on Wednesday.

Kids take off school for a Boeing field trip

Sat, 2 Feb 2013 09:47:00 EST

Boeing's Dreamliner is still grounded, but Boeing North Charleston is still building planes and planting seeds along the way.

Boeing engineers considering strike

Fri, 1 Feb 2013 16:39:00 EST

Boeing is working around the clock to solve the battery problems that have grounded its 787s around the world. Its unionized engineers are a big part of that effort.

Boeing sticks to production plans, battery for 787

Wed, 30 Jan 2013 17:31:00 EST

Boeing is sticking with plans to speed up production of its 787 and sees no reason to change the lithium-ion battery design at the center of the troubled plane's problems, its CEO said Wednesday.

Investigators rule out battery in Boeing 787 problems

Mon, 28 Jan 2013 16:45:00 EST

Investigators looking into problems onboard the Boeing 787 are shifting their focus to the electrical system in the Dreamliner and away from the lithium ion batteries.

NTSB updates: investigating cause of Boeing Dreamliner issues

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 18:56:00 EST

The NTSB held a press conference in Washington, D.C. Thursday. An official says it hasn't determined a cause yet.

NTSB to provide update on Boeing battery fire

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 10:20:00 EST

Obama administration officials struggled Wednesday to defend their initial statements that the Boeing 787 Dreamliner is safe while promising a transparent probe of mishaps involving the aircraft's batteries.

Boeing halts 787 deliveries until batteries fixed

Fri, 18 Jan 2013 17:49:00 EST

Boeing Co. says it will stop delivering new 787s to customers until its electrical system is fixed.

Boeing 787 production continuing in SC

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 14:09:00 EST

Airplane production continues normally at Boeing's South Carolina 787 assembly plant although federal authorities have grounded planes now in service while onboard batteries are checked.

Boeing planes built in North Charleston grounded

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:08:00 EST

Boeing 787's are grounded worldwide for technical reviews.

Europe grounds Dreamliner after incidents

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 05:13:00 EST

Europe's air safety authority has followed the United States in ordering the grounding and safety review of Boeing's 787 Dreamliner following a series of incidents with the aircraft in recent days.

FAA grounds Boeing 787 flights until battery issues resolved

Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:12:00 EST

Just a year after taking off, safety questions are plaguing the Boeing 787 Dreamliner after emergency landings forced the company's biggest overseas customers to ground its planes.

Grounding of 787s adds to scrutiny of new plane

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 12:51:00 EST

By JOSHUA FREED AP Business Writer Boeing's troubles with its newest airplane got worse after an emergency landing prompted Japan's two biggest airlines to ground all their 787s for safety checks.

'Dreamliner' runs into more problems, Japan flight grounded

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 21:52:00 EST

An All Nippon Airways flight made an emergency landing Wednesday morning in western Japan after a cockpit message showed battery problems, in the latest trouble for the Boeing 787 "Dreamliner."

Japan Airlines reports new fuel leak in Boeing 787

Sun, 13 Jan 2013 12:51:00 EST

Japan Airlines has reported a fuel leak in a Boeing 787 Dreamliner for the second time in a week amid a U.S. safety review of the aircraft.

FAA Administrator: We believe this is a safe aircraft

Sat, 12 Jan 2013 10:57:00 EST

The Federal Aviation Administration is announcing a review of the Boeing 787's after a plane in Boston caught on fire and then a second plane leaked a fuel.

FAA chief says agency believes Boeing 787 safe

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 10:22:00 EST

The head of Federal Aviation Administration says he's confident the Boeing 787 is safe, but he remains concerned about recent incidents, including a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week.

FAA to launch comprehensive review of Boeing 787

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:05:00 EST

Federal regulators say they are ordering a comprehensive review of the critical systems of Boeing's 787s, the aircraft maker's newest and most technologically advanced plane, after a fire and a fuel leak earlier this week.

Report: Another issue for Boeing 787 Dreamliner

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 06:56:00 EST

Another 787 Boeing Dreamliner was grounded Friday during a domestic flight in Japan, according to a report in USA TODAY.

Boeing defends 787 reliability; shares rally

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 15:50:00 EST

By JOSHUA FREED AP Business Writer Boeing says it has "extreme confidence" in its 787 Dreamliner even as federal investigators try to determine the cause of a fire that has prompted new worries about the...

Boeing has turbulent week with 787 troubles

Wed, 9 Jan 2013 11:58:00 EST

Boeing has a turbulent week with 787 problems. On Monday, an electrical fire started aboard an abandoned Japan Airlines Dreamliner jet at Boston's Logan airport. Then on Tuesday, there was another mechanical mishap.

Boeing shares down again on 787 worries

Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:37:00 EST

Shares of Boeing Co. are falling for a second day as investors worry about the fallout from a fire aboard a new 787.

Boeing to buy 300 acres, option to buy more

Thu, 20 Dec 2012 17:28:00 EST

Boeing South Carolina officials said the company is ready to greatly increase its footprint on the Lowcountry.

Boeing deal scoops up more land in North Charleston

Wed, 5 Dec 2012 09:08:00 EST

Boeing has completed a deal for additional property around the North Charleston production facility.

United Airlines 787 makes emergency landing

Tue, 4 Dec 2012 17:33:00 EST

One of the newest planes in the fleet of United Airlines made an emergency landing in New Orleans on Tuesday because of a mechanical issue.

Judge: Boeing broke labor law at SC plant

Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:56:00 EDT

An administrative law judge says the Boeing Co. broke national labor law when a human resources manager at its North Charleston plant told a mechanic not to talk about unionizing during working time.

1st SC Dreamliner takes off for India

Mon, 8 Oct 2012 17:01:00 EDT

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner built right here in the Lowcountry has taken flight.

Historic day for Boeing in North Charleston

Fri, 5 Oct 2012 19:17:00 EDT

It's a historic day in North Charleston. The first Boeing Dreamliner 787 is being delivered to Air India.

Conference aims to "revitalize" SC

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 17:28:00 EDT

Business leaders from around the state are attending a conference in Charleston organized by U.S. Rep. Tim Scott.

NTSB: Investigation into GE aviation engines continues

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 14:21:00 EDT

National Transportation Safety Board officials said Thursday an investigation into problems with aviation engines made by General Electric continues.

Boeing: First S.C.-built Dreamliner to deliver next week

Wed, 19 Sep 2012 13:09:00 EDT

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner built in South Carolina is scheduled to be delivered next week, company officials said.

NTSB makes urgent safety recommendations regarding GE Aviation Engines

Sat, 15 Sep 2012 12:14:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board made two urgent safety recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration Friday regarding GE aviation engines.

Boeing delivers first 787 to Air India

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 13:06:00 EDT

Air India celebrated the arrival of the airline's first 787 Dreamliner Thursday.

NTSB releases update on Boeing 787 engine fire

Wed, 8 Aug 2012 15:04:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board has released an update on the investigation into the GE engine malfunction from a Boeing 787 that started a grass fire at the Charleston International Airport.

Girls get a 'Day Out' with robots, math and science

Sat, 4 Aug 2012 18:00:00 EDT

It was "Girls Day Out" at the College of Charleston Saturday for young women interested in math and science.

NTSB to disassemble engine from Boeing Dreamliner

Wed, 1 Aug 2012 09:26:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board says investigators will dismantle the engine from a Boeing 787 that failed during a taxi test last weekend.

GE releases statement after Saturday mishap at Charleston International Airport

Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:30:00 EDT

The National Transportation Safety Board continues to investigate a Boeing 787 engine issue that may have sparked a grass fire Saturday at Charleston International Airport.

NTSB investigating fire at Charleston airport, 787 mishap

Sun, 29 Jul 2012 13:11:00 EDT

A fire at Charleston International Airport closed terminals for more than an hour Saturday afternoon, and the National Transportation Safety Board is working to determine if debris from a Boeing 787 Dreamliner was the cause.

Mexico's largest airline to buy 100 Boeing jets

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 18:51:00 EDT

Boeing announced today a commitment by Aeromexico to purchase up to 100 single- and twin-aisle airplanes – a combination of 737 MAXs and 787 Dreamliners.

Boeing quarterly net income soars to $1 billion

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 14:16:00 EDT

The Boeing Company reported that second-quarter net income rose to $1 billion, or $1.27 per share, on revenue of $20.0 billion.

Commerce: Boeing relationship opens doors for SC

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 16:01:00 EDT

Commerce officials say South Carolina's relationship with aerospace giant Boeing Co. opened doors for the state at a recent international airshow outside London.

Boeing in need of pilots

Mon, 16 Jul 2012 12:40:00 EDT

As aviation giant Boeing grows,so does the need for pilots to fly the state-of-the-art machines.

Haley: Airshow vital to bringing SC new businesses

Tue, 10 Jul 2012 13:20:00 EDT

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley says no deals have been signed during her meetings at an international air show, but she says the sessions are vital for attracting new business to the Palmetto State.

Boeing hopes for year of the Max at air show

Sun, 8 Jul 2012 16:45:00 EDT

A big air show is all about bragging rights. It's where airplane makers announce large jet orders, dazzle customers with aerial displays and show off their latest technology.

Haley traveling to London air show

Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:29:00 EDT

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley and Commerce Department officials will attend an international air show in London next week to market the state to Boeing suppliers.

Boeing ups the ante

Wed, 4 Jul 2012 21:15:00 EDT

Boeing upped the ante for its future production goals.

Did you notice 4 planes sitting outside Boeing Tuesday?

Tue, 3 Jul 2012 20:07:00 EDT

Four 787s could be seen on the flight line outside the final assembly plant in North Charleston.

FAA adds Boeing SC to Boeing Commercial Airplanes production Certificate

Wed, 27 Jun 2012 14:56:00 EDT

The Federal Aviation Administration has added its Boeing South Carolina operations to the Boeing Commercial Airplanes production certificate, PC 700.

Boeing executive Ray Conner to lead commercial airplanes business

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 17:27:00 EDT

Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Jim McNerney today announced the appointment of Raymond L. Conner as president and CEO, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

Boeing says claim of 787 hack not possible

Thu, 31 May 2012 06:19:00 EDT

Is there a fatal flaw with Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner?

SC's first 787 flown to Texas for paint

Wed, 30 May 2012 19:46:00 EDT

The first Lowcountry-made Boeing 787 Dreamliner left North Charleston Wednesday en route to Texas.

Charleston ranks #1 for manufacturing jobs growth

Fri, 25 May 2012 19:31:00 EDT

The Charleston region experienced the largest growth in manufacturing jobs of any U.S. city area at 14.4%.

First flight visual validation for Boeing workers

Wed, 23 May 2012 19:06:00 EDT

Boeing North Charleston's first 787 Dreamliner lifted off over South Carolina skies Wednesday. It was the first Lowcountry made plane to depart from the local Boeing headquarters.

Boeing's 1st Lowcountry Dreamliner takes to the skies

Wed, 23 May 2012 12:21:00 EDT

The first Boeing Dreamliner to be completed at the North Charleston facility is slated to take off for a test run Wednesday.

First Boeing aircraft made in SC to take flight

Tue, 22 May 2012 16:56:00 EDT

The first Boeing 787 made in South Carolina goes up for a test flight this week.

Haley victory upheld in Boeing union case

Thu, 3 May 2012 16:08:00 EDT

Gov. Nikki Haley has won a federal appeal in a lawsuit over anti-union remarks.

ICO Global seeks rehearing of Boeing appeal

Tue, 1 May 2012 19:35:00 EDT

A communications company wants a California appellate court that reversed a $603 million breach-of-contract verdict against the Boeing Co. to grant a new hearing before a new panel of justices.

Boeing unveils first SC-made 787 Dreamliner

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 22:34:00 EDT

The first Boeing 787 Dreamliner built in the South rolled out in the Lowcountry Friday.

Dreamliner rollout an 'emotional thing' for employees

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 19:44:00 EDT

No job is too big or too small at Boeing in North Charleston. David Fabian's job is almost microscopic.

PHOTO GALLERY: Boeing SC's 787 rollout and tour

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:58:00 EDT

Photos from the North Charleston Boeing facility's rollout of the first 787. All photos by ABC News 4's Brian Troutman.

What's next for Boeing's newest 787?

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:57:00 EDT

Boeing South Carolina's newest 787 may be built, but the work is far from done for Boeing employees. The plane is put through a 2-month round of tests before it officially leaves the lowcountry in route to India.

Boeing drops millions on local vendors and suppliers

Thu, 26 Apr 2012 22:10:00 EDT

Boeing has reportedly spent more than $95 million dollars through suppliers and vendors in South Carolina alone.

Roper to continue providing on-site healthcare for Boeing

Tue, 3 Apr 2012 15:01:00 EDT

Employees at Boeing South Carolina needing medical attention can now stay at work to get help.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner wins coveted Collier Trophy

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 15:01:00 EDT

Boeing's 787 Dreamliner has won the 2011 Robert J. Collier Trophy, one of the aerospace industry's most prestigious honors for excellence.

Boeing 787 Dreamliner for Air India Debuts in New Delhi

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:40:00 EDT

After a 14-hour non-stop flight from Seattle, a Boeing (NYSE: BA) 787 Dreamliner in Air India's colors touched down at Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi Monday.

Boeing locks in biggest plane order with Lion Air

Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:09:00 EST

Boeing has locked in its biggest order ever.

Boeing responds to reports of manufacturing problems

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 14:45:00 EST

Boeing has released a statement addressing the reported problems with the 787 Dreamliner.

PHOTO GALLERY: Boeing delivery center ribbon-cutting

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 16:06:00 EST

On Friday the ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the new South Carolina Delivery Center at Boeing's plant in North Charleston.