BigBear.ai, Easy Lease, and Vigilix Sign MOU to Advance Pahang Aerospace City Development, Southeast Asia’s First AI-Driven Aerospace Hub

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11/20/2025 - 09:15 AM

MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- BigBear.ai (NYSE: BBAI), a leading provider of mission-ready AI for national security, announced a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Pahang Aerospace City Development Berhad (PAC), and its established partners Easy Lease, and Vigilix Technology Investment LLC, at the Dubai Air Show. The parties’ goal is to accelerate the development and integration of advanced technologies throughout the Pahang Aerospace City.

Signing ceremony representatives (left to right): Prof. Adjunct M. Nurazmi Abas, CEO, PAC; Robert Wedertz, SVP, BigBear.ai; Mohammed Bin Jumah, CEO, Vigilix; Saeed Al Qassimi, Vice Chairman, Easy Lease

Pahang Aerospace City is a national transit hub designed to support air, land, and sea modes of passenger travel for the Pahang State Government. The successful development of this project is expected to attract further significant domestic and foreign investment—strengthening Malaysia’s aerospace and support industries, while enabling the establishment of the region’s first international spaceport. BigBear.ai’s initiatives with partners will focus on AI-driven border operations to help advance regional and international security.

“BigBear.ai is honored to partner with PAC and our established regional partners in Easy Lease and Vigilix in building an AI-powered aerospace and security ecosystem that sets the benchmark for the region,” said Kevin McAleenan, CEO of BigBear.ai. “By integrating mission-ready AI, predictive analytics, and secure orchestration technologies, together we can help Malaysia build a first of its kind aviation, transit, and space ecosystem that strengthens both national economic growth and regional security. This collaboration represents an exciting step forward for innovation and for BigBear.ai’s engagement in Southeast Asia.”

Robert Wedertz, Senior Vice President of Growth, represented BigBear.ai at the signing ceremony in the UAE. The parties will collaborate on a broad set of initiatives intended to drive innovation, security, and operational efficiency across the Aerospace City ecosystem.

“The Pahang Aerospace City is shaping Malaysia’s next frontier — a city where aerospace, space, digital mobility, and predictive AI converge,” said Prof. Adjunct M. Nurazmi Abas, CEO of PAC. “This alliance creates a global innovation corridor connecting Pahang, the UAE, and the United States. We look forward to long-term collaboration with BigBear.ai, Easy Lease, and Vigilix to realize this ambitious vision,” he said.

Mohammed Bin Jumah, CEO, Vigilix: “This partnership accelerates the deployment of transformational technologies across Malaysia’s aerospace and smart city sectors.”

Saeed Al Qassimi, Vice Chairman, Easy Lease: “Our fleet optimization and smart mobility systems will support PAC as a next-generation international gateway.”

About BigBear.ai

BigBear.ai is a leading provider of mission-ready AI solutions and services for defense, national security, and critical infrastructure. Customers and partners rely on BigBear.ai’s artificial intelligence and predictive analytics capabilities in highly complex, distributed, mission-based operating environments. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, BigBear.ai is a public company traded on the NYSE under the symbol BBAI. For more information, visit https://bigbear.ai and follow BigBear.ai on LinkedIn: @BigBear.ai and X: @BigBearai. To receive email communications from BigBear.ai, register here.

About Easy Lease

Founded in 2011, Easy Lease is listed on the ADX Second Market under the ticker "Easy Lease" and operates as a capital subsidiary of IHC. The company is a leading provider of integrated Mobility solutions, catering to diverse sectors, including e-commerce, delivery, logistics, couriers, and food service providers. Easy Lease's fleet is one of the largest in the UAE market, comprising over 40,000 fleet.

The company is committed to expanding its presence across the GCC and the broader MENA region, focusing on innovation and efficiency in all mobility services. Easy Lease offers a range of flexible vehicle leasing solutions tailored to meet the diverse transportation needs of businesses. This customer-centric approach, coupled with investment in top-notch technology, including cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI), ensures that we remain at the forefront of the transportation services industry.

www.easylease.ae

About Pahang Aerospace City Development Berhad (PAC)

PAC is a Malaysian development entity focused on advancing aerospace, mobility, and high-technology infrastructure in alignment with the nation’s strategic economic vision.

About Vigilix Technology Investment LLC–SPC

Based in the UAE, Vigilix Technology Investment LLC is a leading technology investment and strategic advisory firm focused on accelerating innovation across the region’s digital economy. Vigilix specializes in identifying, nurturing, and scaling high-potential technology ventures that address the evolving needs of both public and private sectors.

With a commitment to driving digital transformation, Vigilix serves as a trusted partner for global technology leaders and local enterprises alike, providing strategic guidance, market entry support, and operational enablement. Vigilix’s expertise spans artificial intelligence, smart infrastructure, mobility, and emerging technologies, positioning it as a catalyst for sustainable growth and innovation in the Middle East.

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