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FILE - Boeing employees walk the new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner down towards the delivery ramp area at the company's facility after conducting its first test flight at Charleston International Airport, Friday, March 31, 2017, in North Charleston, S.C. A Senate subcommittee has opened an investigation into the safety of Boeing jetliners, intensifying safety concerns about the company’s aircraft. The panel has summoned Boeing's CEO, Dave Calhoun, to a hearing next week where a company engineer, Sam Salehpour, is expected to detail safety concerns about the manufacture and assembly of Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner. (AP Photo/Mic Smith, File)
Apr 10, 2024

Congress summons Boeing CEO to testify on jetliner safety following new whistleblower charges

In the crosshairs is the North Charleston-manufactured 787 Dreamliner.

Thanks to a $23 million federal funding allotment spearheaded by U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, the Charleston International Airport is moving forward with plans to add a new six-gate concourse. (Rendering/Charleston International Airport)
Apr 8, 2024

How $23M in federal funding will fuel Charleston International Airport’s next big project

The funding one of the largest earmarks for an airport in the U.S. this fiscal year through the Airport Improvement Program.

Mar 25, 2024

Boeing CEO to step down in broader management shakeup

Boeing has been under intense pressure since early January, when a panel blew off a brand-new Alaska Airlines 737 Max.

SkyDrive, based in Toyota, Japan, has started producing its “SKYDRIVE (SD-05)” aircraft at Suzuki Motor Corp.’s manufacturing plant in Iwata-city, Shizuoka, Japan. (Rendering/SkyDrive)
Mar 8, 2024

Japanese ‘flying car’ company with South Carolina ties begins production

A partnership with Suzuki marks a significant milestone in the company's mission to revolutionize urban air mobility.

Breeze has announced new service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) from Charleston International Airport (CHS). (Photo/Breeze Airways)
Feb 28, 2024

Breeze Airways adds flight from Charleston to New England destination

This is the third route-related announcement from Breeze in the Lowcountry this month.

Breeze has announced new service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) from Charleston International Airport (CHS). (Photo/Breeze Airways)
Feb 22, 2024

Breeze Airways to increase service from Charleston to California destination

Summer seasonal service, on Fridays and Mondays, will start May 3, with Breeze adding adding Wednesdays and Saturdays, from June 12.

Feb 20, 2024

Asian airlines order total of 49 North Charleston-based Boeing Dreamliners

Even as the company faces quality control questions, orders continue for …

Breeze has announced new service to Manchester-Boston Regional Airport (MHT) from Charleston International Airport (CHS). (Photo/Breeze Airways)
Feb 19, 2024

Breeze Airways adds flight from Charleston to New York destination

The flights will take off and land on Mondays and Fridays.

Jan 30, 2024

South Carolina marks milestone of Greenville-made F-16 at Manufacturing Day

Around the clock, an F-16 is in the air somewhere in the world, officials say, protecting U.S. and allied …

The Charleston International Airport marked a significant milestone last year, notching more than 6 million travelers from January to December 2023, driving the airport to a new annual record. 
Jan 19, 2024

Charleston International Airport marks record-breaking year

This growth has presented various challenges for management who have been working to meet the airport's evolving needs.

This image taken Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024, and released by the National Transportation Safety Board, shows a section of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 that is missing panel on a Boeing 737-9 MAX in Portland, Ore. Federal officials are investigating Boeing's oversight of production of a panel that blew off a jetliner in midflight last week. (NTSB via AP)
Jan 12, 2024

Federal officials intensify oversight of Boeing aircraft

The Federal Aviation Administration will begin auditing Boeing's aircraft production and increase oversight of the troubled manufacturer.

Breeze Airways is returning nonstop summer seasonal between Charleston and Los Angeles, beginning May 3. (Photo/File)
Jan 10, 2024

Breeze Airways resumes service from Charleston to this California destination

Breeze is offering 35% off all roundtrip base fares on travel from Jan. 15 through May 22.