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Aug 24, 2005 04:22AM
News Release
MyTravelUK Selects digEplayer™ for Portable In-flight Entertainment System
SPRINGVILLE, Utah - August 16, 2005 - Wencor & APS announced that MyTravelUk is entertaining passengers with the digEplayer™, a new portable in-flight entertainment device sold by the Springville-based company. The digEplayer, winner of the IFE (In-flight Entertainment) Product of the year Award, is the world`s first self-contained, portable video on demand (VOD) entertainment unit.
``The introduction of the personal hand-held digEplayers onboard our long-haul Airbus 330-300 aircraft has enabled us to offer our customers an even more personal service,`` said Chris Bowie, Inflight Product Manager for MyTravelUk. ``Customers have praised the excellent picture quality of the digEplayers and also how easy they are to use and navigate.``
Instead of playing DVDs, the digEplayer uses a hard drive that holds a number of movies and television shows—up to 40 Giga-bytes worth — that passengers can choose from. The device has a 7`` screen and sits on a passenger`s tray table.
``We are delighted that MyTravelUK has chosen the digEplayer,`` said Brent Wood, CEO and President of APS. ``The cutting edge design, ease of use and wide variety of entertainment choices on the digEplayer will make their customers` flying experience better than ever.`` Mr. Wood added that several more airlines will announce their selection of the digEplayer in the next few weeks.
About MyTravel Airways
MyTravel Airways has grown into one of the UK`s leading airlines, increasing from 280 employees in 1991, to over 2,000 today. With a modern and efficient fleet, and its own dedicated engineering facility, MyTravel Airways works hard to ensure on-time performance improves each year, and that passengers enjoy the highest-quality inflight service. MyTravel flies to over 70 destinations around the world, and is part of the MyTravel Group.
About APS & Wencor
Wencor has been involved in the aviation business for over 55 years. With the acquisition of APS, the firm has entered into the IFE market, developing cutting edge technology and new designs. Wencor is based in Springville, UT, with offices in Chicago, Atlanta, Miami, London, Amsterdam, Singapore, and China.
For more information about the digEplayer, visit www.digEplayer.com, or call 801-489-2120.
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