LEXINGTON, Mass., July 28, 1999 - AMI Instruments, Inc., wholly owned by Raytheon Company (NYSE: RTNA, RTNB), has made its initial product delivery of simulated active matrix liquid crystal displays (AMLCD) to FlightSafety International.

AMI recently delivered six AMLCD units to FlightSafety International for installation on a B737-ADV flight simulator. FlightSafety International also has placed an order for an additional 21 AMLCD units, which will be integrated on both B737-ADV and B777 flight simulators.

The "glass cockpit" ARINC 'D' size AMLCDs have an active display area of 6.71" x 6.71" (17.84cm x 17.84cm). These simulated displays, which operate virtually indistinguishably in comparison to the actual aircraft equipment, provide pilots with essential data including airspeed, altitude, attitude and other flight and engine parameters.

"We're very pleased that AMI's simulated active matrix liquid crystal displays are being enthusiastically received by FlightSafety International and leading commercial airline organizations," said Maurice Arnott, AMI Instrument's president. "There remain, however, a number of B777 and B737-ADV flight simulators currently in training establishments throughout the world that use actual aircraft display equipment that could be economically replaced with AMI's simulated displays.

"Very significant cost savings can be realized throughout the life of these simulators due largely to the fact that simulated displays do not require flight-certified repair facilities or for the displays to be certified for flight."

AMI has facilities located in Tulsa, Oklahoma and Burgess Hill, Sussex, United Kingdom.

Raytheon Company, based in Lexington, Mass., is a global technology leader that provides products and services in the areas of commercial and defense electronics, engineering and construction, and business and special mission aircraft. Raytheon has operations throughout the United States and serves customers in more than 80 countries around the world.