Gulf Air Passengers Set to Smile with New In-flight Entertainment Program

Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain and Springville, UT USA February 21, 2011 – Premium class passengers onboard Bahrain’s national carrier Gulf Air now have loads of entertainment on their laps, literally. Gulf Air has introduced a new portable in-flight entertainment program supplied by digEcor, Inc. USA, a leading onboard digital entertainment solutions supplier.

“We have embarked on a complete overhaul of our onboard products and services offering to our customers,” said Gulf Air Chief Executive Officer Mr. Samer Majali.

“The portable entertainment solution from digEcor is just the beginning of a major revamp of our total onboard entertainment and business support solution that we will start introducing across our fleet from early next year. Meanwhile, our Falcon Gold premium customers will have literally thousands of options in their fingertips that will keep them occupied and entertained throughout their journey.”

The portable entertainment system, digEplayer, is a handheld entertainment solution offering a crisp and clear touch screen, full media offering, and robust design. Gulf Air’s passengers will enjoy a selection of over 1500 Hollywood, Arabic, Hindi and Filipino movies, music, music videos and games, television programming including a wide selection of Islamic titles, and children’s programs.

digEcor President Brad Heckel added, “We appreciate the relationship and trust that Gulf Air has extended to our team. Our content services, demonstrated by the variety of content in multiple languages that we are providing to Gulf Air, and flexible commercial options helped solidify digEcor as the vendor of choice.” digEcor will also provide maintenance and repair services.

Content Administrator Jed Thompson remarked, “Gulf Air represents one of the largest content sets that we have sourced to date. Passengers will also have extensive language options including Arabic, Hindi, and Filipino.”

About digEcor

digEcor provides the aerospace industry a low cost, turnkey in-flight entertainment solution by specializing in content sourcing and management, personal media platforms (PMPs), and end-to-end programs. With years of experience, digEcor focuses on increasing traveler satisfaction, creating easily executed solutions, and generating revenue opportunities for clients. Founded in 2000, digEcor is based in Springville, Utah, with additional offices in Seattle, Amsterdam, and Toulouse, France. For more information, visit www.digEcor.com or call 1-801-489-2022.

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