APS to provide embedded IFE

US inflight entertainment company APS has struck a deal to provide the embedded version of its handheld video devices on B/E Aerospace`s new economy class seats.

Under the deal, APS`s new Digesystem will be offered to airlines as a certified option on B/E`s Spectrum economy seats.

Acquired by Wencor in October 2004, APS is the leader in the handheld IFE market, with a rapidly growing list of customers for its Digeplayer portable units.

Unveiled

Earlier this year, the company unveiled the Digesystem - a seat-back version of the Digeplayer.

Wencor says the embedded platform ``eliminates the complex and heavy equipment needed for traditional IFE systems and makes it easier to maintain and certify``.

``Wencor`s innovative IFE system is a nice complement to our Spectrum seating platform,`` says Kenneth Rusterholz, B/E`s vice-president and general manager - seating products.

``It allows our customers a cost-effective and timely solution for IFE on both new and existing single-aisle aircraft.