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Raytheon Teams With Booz Allen Hamilton to Pursue the FAA's Air Traffic Control Optimum Training Solution Program

    RESTON, Va., Sept. 6, 2007 /PRNewswire/ -- Raytheon Technical Services
Company LLC (RTSC), a subsidiary of Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTN), has
signed a teaming agreement with Booz Allen Hamilton, Inc., to pursue the
Federal Aviation Administration's Air Traffic Control Optimum Training
Solution (ATCOTS) program.
    ATCOTS is the FAA's program to procure a performance-based solution for
training of new and current air traffic controllers. The FAA is expected to
announce the multi-year, performance-based award, with an estimated value
of more than $100 million, in 2008.
    RTSC's experience in training development, delivery and transformation
in the commercial, civil agency and defense markets will complement Booz
Allen Hamilton's expertise in human capital development, learning
management, human performance, and operational and organizational
transformation.
    "RTSC's teaming agreement with Booz Allen is a win-win for both
organizations," said Blaine Salvador, vice president of the Mission Support
Solutions product line of RTSC's Integrated Support Solutions business. "We
are bringing the strength of our respective capabilities together to
provide an innovative solution to achieve the FAA's training objectives."
    "Booz Allen Hamilton and Raytheon share a common vision and commitment
to helping the FAA usher in the next generation of air traffic control,"
said Booz Allen Vice President Walt McFarland.
    "We recognize that achieving the full promise of the next generation
air transportation system hinges on establishing an efficient, scalable
training program to address immediate workforce needs while preparing for
evolving job requirements," adds Brian Legan, a Booz Allen Principal.
    RTSC provides technology solutions for defense, federal and commercial
customers worldwide. RTSC specializes in Mission Support (including
installation, integration, maintenance, training and logistics support of
air traffic control systems), counter-proliferation and counter-terrorism,
homeland security solutions, base and range operations and customized
engineering and manufacturing.
    Booz Allen Hamilton has been at the forefront of management and
technology consulting for businesses and governments for more than 90
years. Providing consulting services in strategy, operations, organization
and change, systems engineering & integration, and information technology,
Booz Allen is the one firm that helps clients solve their toughest
problems, working by their side to help them achieve their missions. Booz
Allen is committed to delivering results that endure.
    Contact:
    Robert Koch
    Office: 703.295.2535
    robert_c_koch@raytheon.com


SOURCE Raytheon Company




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    CONTACT:
    Robert Koch of Raytheon Company,
    +1-703-295-2535, robert_c_koch@raytheon.com