All Kansas Modification Center Articles
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NewsKMC eyes Boeing 787 freighter conversion as 767F replacement
Kansas Modification Center expects to develop a Boeing 787 converted freighter aircraft to replace the popular 767F as Boeing phases out production
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NewsKansas Modification Center hopes to gain 777 conversion STC in 2026
Kansas Modification Center cites extended engineering timelines, federal shutdown and inconsistent FAA requirements for the delayed supplemental type certification
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NewsSurge in demand for 777 conversions but feedstock is scarce
Demand for 777-300ER freighter conversions is surging due to the upcoming end of the 777 production programme but feedstock is proving hard to find
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NewsThai Airways and KMC sign MoU for 777P2Fs in Thailand
Thai Airways International and Kansas Modification Center (KMC) have signed an MoU to start a Boeing 777-300ER passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion programme
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Casablanca could emerge as centre for KMC 777 freighter conversion
Casablanca is poised to become a freighter conversion centre for Boeing 777-300ERs under a venture involving Kansas Modification Center (KMC).KMC is one of several organisations developing cargo conversion programmes for 777 variants.It is co-operating with Wichita State University and aerospace firm NIAR Werx, and has been aiming for US FAA ...
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NewsKMC and NIAR WERX 777 freighter conversion plans accelerate
Recently NIAR WERX and KMC began testing of a full-scale demonstrator cargo door for the 777-300ER conversion. Photo: Wichita State UniversityThe US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted the certification plan for Kansas Modification Center's (KMC) 777-300ERCF passenger to freighter conversion FAA Supplemental Type Certificate programme.KMC is developing its 777-300ERCF ...
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NewsIs the freighter market facing a bubble?
Source: Air Cargo NewsDuring a debate at the World Cargo Summit the question was raised as to whether the freighter market was becoming a bubble.Speaking to delegates during the break there were many that had this same question given the number of aircraft that had been ordered over the last ...
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NewsTelair to supply Kansas B777-300ERCF P2F conversion cargo loading system
B777-300ERCF Photo: TelairTelair will supply the cargo loading system and floor panels for the Boeing 777-300ERCF passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion being undertaken by MRO Kansas Modification Center (KMC).KMC is developing its 777-300ERCF converted freighter in partnership with maintenance and overhaul shop NIAR WERX – a division of Wichita State ...
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NewsBackbone Freighter Leasing to become launch customer for KMC's B777 conversion
B777 freighter conversion completes first flight tests at NIAR WERX. Source: NIAR WERXBackbone Freighter Leasing will be the launch customer for Kansas Modification Center’s (KMC) Boeing 777-300ER converted freighter.According to sister title FlightGlobal, Backbone has placed firm orders for three of the converted aircraft with delivery slated for 2024 and ...