Boeing is aiming to boost its 787 Dreamliner production by expanding operations in South Carolina with a $1 billion infrastructure investment.

Boeing plans to invest $1 billion in infrastructure upgrades and generate 500 new jobs at the 787 Dreamliner production home in South Alabama.

Boeing will spend $1 billion on an expansion and upgrades at its North Charleston manufacturing plants to double production of its 787 Dreamliner commercial jet