SPRINGVILLE, Utah - August 31, 2005 - Wencor & APS announced today that Martinair has chosen the digEplayer�, in-flight entertainment (IFE) product for their system of entertainment on long haul flights.
The digEplayer� is the winner of the IFE (In-flight Entertainment) Product of the year Award and the world's first self-contained, portable video on demand (VOD) entertainment unit preprogrammed with movies, television shows, cartoons, videos, music, as well as airline destination information, promotions and advertising.
"The digEplayer is part of the revitalized Star Class and the new Comfort Class where quality and attention to the passenger play an important role," said Sander Heijmans, Senior Vice President Passenger Business.
The digEplayer will be a complimentary use item available for those in Star and Comfort Class. The passengers in Economy can rent them for �15. The digEplayers will be available on all Martinair intercontinental flights starting in November.
"We are delighted that Martinair 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 passengers experience better than ever."
Mr. Wood stated that several more airlines will announce their selection of the digEplayer in the next few weeks.
Each digEplayer is about the same weight and size of a typical portable DVD player. Units contain a 40-gigabyte hard drive and utilize the latest technology.
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.
About Martinair
Martinair is a Dutch airline offering passenger and cargo services. In Passenger Business it operates a B767 fleet on long haul flights and mainly A320 fleet on short haul routes. Martinair flies more than two million passengers to more than 60 destinations worldwide annually. Excellent meals and a particularly friendly crew ensure passengers quickly feel at home while on board at Martinair.
