• Supplier of the Year demonstrates focus on value creation, exceeding customer expectations • Strong supplier partnerships help Boeing achieve record year Boeing has awarded Saudi Arabia’s Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) a 2015 Supplier of the Year Award. Across the world, Boeing recognized 12 suppliers for the high quality of their product or service and the value they create for Boeing and its global airline and government customers. Mr. Khalid AlKhowaiter AEC President and CEO, said: “AEC is proud to receive this award from Boeing. The award reflects the substantial technical capabilities and the high quality standards exist at AEC.” He added: “AEC is also proud to work with Boeing and I highly appreciate the major role that Boeing is playing in the transfer of technology to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia”. Mr. AlKhowaiter also expressed his profound thanks and gratitude to AEC employees for their efforts in the achievement of the award. Strong performance and close collaboration with these award-winning suppliers helped Boeing exceed customers’ expectations while contributing to Boeing’s record $96.1 billion in revenue in 2015. “I’ve witnessed firsthand the critical role that suppliers—and especially the best ones—play in Boeing’s success,” said Dennis Muilenburg, Boeing chairman, president and CEO. “Our supply chain partners help us provide our customers with more capability for less cost in today’s tough and dynamic business environment. We have ambitious goals for the future, and I know we will achieve them, in part, by working closely with our exceptional extended team.” In 2015, Boeing spent $62 billion with more than 13,000 suppliers from 47 countries. Supplier-provided components and assemblies make up approximately 65 percent of the cost of Boeing products. “We are extremely proud to be collaborating with remarkable suppliers that play a key role in the enduring relationship between Boeing and the Kingdom,” said Ahmed Jazzar, President of Boeing Saudi Arabia. “The Supplier of the Year Award is evidence of AEC’s dedication and contribution to Boeing’s success.” To view videos of the 2015 award-winning suppliers, please visit http://www.boeing.com/media/boeing-supplier-of-the-year-2015.page

In the award 3rd cycle. AEC has won King Abdul Aziz Quality Award for the second time on the category of large production organizations, since its first winning back in 2008. As usual, AEC is a pioneer in applying world class quality standards, and best practices across all its functions. We are committed toward quality, and embedded it in all our business areas. KAQA is the highest quality award in the kingdom. It is prestigious and apply very strict measurements. KAQA is the local equivalent quality award for the European Foundation for Quality Management (EFQM), and the Malcolm Baldrige American national quality award. It has substantial role in elevating local manufacturing capabilities, stimulating productivity and enrich market competitiveness. There is no doubt that wining KAQA will give us more confidence in continuing the path of excellence which will reflect on our products and service. Also, will encourage us to acquire more awards and certifications both on local and international levels.

AEC has participated at GITEX Dubai 2017 held at Dubai World Trade Center 8-12 October 2017. AEC’s showcase in this exhibition included many ICT systems and solutions designed and developed by our highly skilled engineers and technicians. AEC’s stand attracted many IT professionals and specialists and they expressed their high remarks of AEC’s substantial ICT capabilities. During GITEX Dubai 2017, AEC has signed many technical agreement and cooperation with many leading IT companies such as, Accenture, Life Ray, LTI and IKUSI. All these agreements will definitely increase the existing AEC’s technical capabilities and will lead to more business opportunities and cooperation.

Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) has been working closely with GE Aviation to localize manufacture and support of GE’s Multi-Function Display (MFD) and Pilot Display Unit (PDU) for the Saudi Hawk. Under contract from BAE Systems for the RSAF Hawk platform, AEC have been accredited by GE Aviation to build critical and highly complex aircraft modules for the GE Aviation Multi-Function Display (MFD). The delivery of these modules for the RSAF Hawk Batch II aircraft order has recently been completed to GE Aviation in Cheltenham UK. Delivery of the MFD’s, including AEC modules, is proceeding to schedule with the initial completed displays now shipped to Saudi Arabia. In addition, and in recognition of the growing relationship between BAE Systems, GE Aviation and AEC work is also well advanced to accredit AEC to manufacture and assemble the GE Aviation Head Up Display for the aircraft. This significant equipment on the Hawk will be fully manufactured and built in Riyadh and will demonstrate AECs capability in electro mechanical and optical aerospace manufacture. Initial deliveries are planned before the end of 2017. These programs demonstrate a strong commitment by BAE Systems and GE Aviation to the continued growth of AEC’s Industrialized capabilities and the local economy, and see this achievement as an important and continued step forward in developing innovative solutions as part of the Saudi Arabian Government’s 2030 Vision. This positive development is the result of great teamwork and collaboration by all parties and is very much in line with GE Aviation’s clear commitment to support the aims of Saudi Vision 2030 by transferring skills and know-how. Looking to the future, GE will continue collaborate with AEC for further ‘Through Life’ opportunities across the Hawk program.

CEO Mr. Abdulaziz Alduailej and the executive team visited BAE Systems SDT and experience the company latest training aids.

Advanced Electronics Company (AEC) is honored today of the visit of his H. E. Mohammad Al-Ayesh, Assistant Minister of Defence, H.E. Gen. Fayadh Al Rowaily, Deputy of the General Chief Staff and Command and G. Mohammad Alotaibi, Acting Royal Saudi Air Force. The Distinguished guests gave their excellent remarks about AEC’s substantial technical capabilities.