1 April 2005

M2 Presswire

SPRINGVILLE, Utah - Wencor is launching the digEsystem, a lightweight, state of the art in-seat In-flight Entertainment (IFE) system at the Interiors Show in Hamburg, Germany on April 5. The new system gives passengers a wide spectrum of cabin entertainment options, including Audio/Video On Demand (AVOD). Airlines save over half the fuel costs as the digEsystem weighs one third of traditional IFE systems. It only consumes one third of the power.

The digEsystem is modular and can standalone in an embedded IFE environment. Airlines now have the option to provide entertainment to any cabin, zone, seat or passenger on any flight, on any aircraft.

The system is flexible, scalable, and configurable with a 60 GB hard drive, and 802.11a wireless technology network, making it easy to change content. An USB 2.0 port is provided for optional passenger control devices for games, keyboards, and memory sticks (future).

``We think the digEsystem is going to make a significant mark on the IFE industry,`` said Brent Wood, CEO of Wencor. ``The cutting edge design, ease of use and wide variety of entertainment choices on the digEsystem will make passenger`s flying experience better than ever. No other system on the market has so much to offer.``

A credit card reader allows the capture of funds, easing flight attendants involvement. Once a plane lands for the day, credit card transactions can be transferred via an encrypted wireless network. The unit comes with an eight inch Liquid Crystal Display with a touchscreen that gives passengers easy access to all content options.

The system is typically programmed with movies, television shows, cartoons, videos, music, as well as airline destination information, promotions and advertising that can provide another avenue for generating revenue for airlines

Content can be refreshed often, giving even the most frequent flyers enough programming variety to meet their needs. Films are usually available three months ahead of store rentals. Many films are available in multiple languages.

See the newest products in Hall 7 space D3 at the Aircraft Interiors Show in Hamburg. Press conference at the show at 2:15pm on Wednesday afternoon - Aircraft Interiors Show.

About 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 Washington, Georgia, Florida, Amsterdam, and Singapore. For more information about the digEsystem, visit http://www.wencor.com , or call 801-489-2120.