Boeing Pauses South Carolina Operations Due To Hurricane Idalia: Report

Boeing Co BA had reportedly paused its operations in South Carolina in the event of Hurricane Idalia.

The aircraft maker issued a directive asking second and third-shift workers not to report to work on Wednesday, according to a report from Reuters.

However, it said all operations will resume beginning at 8 a.m. today.

Boeing manufactures the wide-bodied Dreamliner at its plant in North Charleston and makes 787 interiors and engine nacelles for its jetliners in another campus at Ladson.

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"We will continue to assess the storm's impact to employees and our operations," the report quoted a spokesperson for the company.

Earlier on Tuesday, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency for the state in preparation for the potential effects of the storm.

Price Action: BA shares closed higher by 0.70% at $228.85 on Wednesday.