Phionx Signs Strategic Vendor Agreement with US-based KMC

Phionx announced on June 29 that it has signed a Strategic Vendor Agreement (SVA) with Kansas Modification Center (KMC), a U.S.-based company specializing in aircraft freighter conversion (P2F) and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO), accelerating its entry into the global aviation MRO market.

This agreement establishes a strategic partnership in which Phionx will supply KMC with a range of products and services, including aircraft parts, structural modification materials, painting and insulation materials, and technical support, to support KMC’s aircraft conversion and aerospace business. In particular, both companies agreed to focus their cooperation on projects and operations within South Korea.

Under the agreement, KMC recognizes Phionx as its primary strategic vendor and will utilize Phionx as its preferred partner in upcoming aircraft conversion and MRO projects. Phionx will provide product supply and technical support tailored to KMC’s requirements, with specific supply terms to be determined through separate contracts for each project.

This cooperation follows KMC’s recent signing of an investment Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Jeollanam-do, valued at approximately 348 billion won. KMC plans to establish P2F and MRO facilities in the Jeonnam region, and Phionx, as a strategic vendor, has secured a foothold to participate in the project.

KMC is regarded as a company possessing freighter conversion technology for the Boeing 777-300ER and Boeing 787-9 models, responding to the globally increasing demand for cargo aircraft. The industry also recognizes KMC for its strong technological competitiveness in the conversion of these aircraft types.

The market size is significant. The B777-300ER freighter conversion market is estimated at approximately 600 units and around 3 trillion won, while the B787-9 freighter conversion market is estimated at about 1,200 units and another 3 trillion won. Combined, the two models are expected to form a global market valued at about 6 trillion won. Phionx is evaluated as having secured a bridgehead for entry into this large-scale market through this strategic partnership.

Phionx is a licensed cannabis business operator in the United States and is expanding its business portfolio to include the aerospace sector, in addition to its existing bio and healthcare operations. The company plans to use this cooperation with KMC as a springboard for full-scale expansion into the global aviation MRO and aerospace industries.

A company official stated, "This strategic vendor agreement is not just a simple supply contract, but the starting point of a strategic partnership for entering the global aviation MRO market." He added, "We will actively participate in various global projects, including KMC’s projects in Korea, to secure new growth engines."

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