PAC Launches Southeast Asia’s Cutting-Edge Center for AI-Driven Aerospace and Smart Mobility Solutions
Pahang Aerospace City (PAC), Malaysia’s expansive aerospace and technology venture, has today announced a substantial multinational partnership with BigBear AI (USA), Vigilix Technology Investment (UAE), and EasyLease (UAE) on the second day of the Dubai Airshow.
This collaboration positions PAC as Southeast Asia’s foremost integrated aerospace, spaceport, and AI-security innovation hub, merging cutting-edge airport technologies, intelligent city infrastructures, autonomous transportation, AI-enhanced border security, digital twins, and predictive analytics.
The coalition enhances Malaysia’s aspiration to lead in future aviation, urban development, and security technologies throughout the ASEAN and Asia-Pacific regions.
PAC will serve as an innovative testing ground and implementation area for advanced technologies, while BigBear AI, Vigilix, and EasyLease will provide global defense-grade AI, operational intelligence, and autonomous transport expertise to Malaysia.
This announcement aligns with PAC’s international vision under the direction of the Pahang State Government and the Majlis Kesultanan Pahang, aimed at accelerating Malaysia’s integration into the aerospace, space, and smart systems economy.
Prof. Adjunct M. Nurazmi Abas, CEO, PAC: “PAC is creating Malaysia’s next frontier — a city where aerospace, space, digital transit, and predictive AI converge. This alliance builds a global innovation corridor connecting Pahang, the UAE, and the United States.”
Robert Wedertz, SVP, BigBear AI: “We are honored to partner with PACDB to craft an AI-enhanced aerospace and security ecosystem that establishes the benchmark for the region.”
Mohammed Bin Jumah, CEO, Vigilix: “This collaboration accelerates the deployment of transformative technologies across Malaysia’s aerospace and smart city sectors.”
Saeed Al Qassimi, Vice Chairman, EasyLease: “Our fleet optimization and intelligent mobility systems will elevate PAC as a next-generation international access hub.”
PAC signifies the future of aviation, the transformation of security, and the enhancement of intelligent urban environments — developed in Malaysia, interconnected globally. PAC is located at stand 694 at the Dubai Airshow, running until 21 November.
