Air Nigeria is First African Carrier to Offer the iPad 3 After IFE Services Tie-up

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Air Nigeria is First African Carrier to Offer the

iPad 3 After IFE Services Tie-up

PR Newswire

KNUTSFORD, England, June 18, 2012

KNUTSFORD

,

England

,

June 18, 2012

/PRNewswire/ --

In-flight entertainment provider to supply movies and TV shows across African

airline's portable and digital mainscreen systems.

IFE Services announced today that it has been selected by Air Nigeria as its in-

flight entertainment (IFE) provider.

The agreement covers the provision of entertainment content across the

airline's fleet of A330s. Passengers in business class will be offered a

complimentary iPad 3 on which to enjoy Nigerian, classic and latest release

Hollywood movies as well as a broad selection of comedy, lifestyle, drama and

kids TV shows. Air

Nigeria

is the first African carrier to offer the iPad 3 to

passengers as an in-flight entertainment solution.

In economy class, passengers can enjoy latest release

Hollywood

movies and a

selection of TV shows on the airplanes' digital mainscreen systems. IFE Services

is also producing a new animated safety film for the airline.

"It's been a pleasure working with Air Nigeria on its fresh new IFE offering," said

Andy McEwan, CEO of IFE Services. "The iPad is a great portable solution that

we know passengers will love to use whilst airborne. We look forward to a long

and productive relationship with this innovative, growing airline to help provide

them with the best possible passenger experience."

"We are pleased to offer our passengers this unique product to ensure they are

relaxed and enjoy first class entertainment on our flights, using state-of-the-art

technology," said Kinfe Kahssaye, CEO of Air Nigeria. "We have always been at

the forefront of introducing innovative products for the comfort of our

passengers and the content provided by IFE Services for the iPads is such that it

will add style to our customers' travel pattern."

For more information about Air Nigeria visit: http://www.myairnigeria.com

For more information about IFE Services visit: http://www.ifeservices.com

About Air Nigeria

Air Nigeria Development Limited, trading as Air Nigeria, is

Nigeria's

private

sector flag carrier established in 2004 as Virgin Nigeria. The airline which

started as Virgin Nigeria was acquired in 2010 by the NICON Group owned by

Barr. Jimoh Ibrahim (OFR). Upon acquisition of the airline, Barr. Ibrahim

initiated a 2-year turn-around to position it on the path of growth and

profitability. Having concluded the turn-around phase, the airline is currently

implementing a growth strategy and has since commenced flights to

London

with

Johannesburg

to follow suit on the 1

st

of

July 2012

. Plans are also

underway to launch operations to

Paris

and

Rome

using Airbus A330 aircraft.

Air

Nigeria

operates domestic and regional flights and its operations cut across

10 countries in the West and Central African region. From its operational base

at the Murtala Mohammed Airport,

Lagos

, Air Nigeria currently operates to

Owerri,

Port Harcourt

,

Abuja

, Kano, Enugu and Sokoto on the domestic routes

while it also operates to

Brazzaville

,

Accra

, Douala,

Dakar

,

Monrovia

, Cotonou,

Banjul

,

Libreville

,

Abidjan

,

Sao Tome and Principe

with further plans to extend

services to more African destinations as well as

Europe

,

Asia

and America.

Air

Nigeria

has functional code-share partnerships with Delta Airlines and Kenya

Airways that permit it to put its code on both airlines to seamlessly connect

passengers on the wider network reach of these partners.

The airline is 100% e-ticketing compliant across its network and is listed on the

IOSA Directory following its successful completion of the intensive IATA

Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) which now places it on a par with the best

airlines in the world having shown its commitment and dedication to airline

safety standards.

About IFE Services

IFE Services is a leading provider of in-flight entertainment solutions to the

airline industry. Its focus on quality and innovation is supported by a strong

commitment to customer service and investment in the latest systems and

technologies.

IFE Services supplies a full range of services to enable its clients to provide a

first class entertainment experience to passengers. They include movies, TV

programmes, audio, sleep and relaxation applications, safety and destination

films, portable entertainment systems, onboard publications and AVOD

technical support and management.

IFE Services works with a broad client-base worldwide of 50 airlines and cruise

ship operators. The company's headquarters are in

Cheshire, UK

with regional

offices located in

Madrid

,

Singapore

,

Johannesburg

,

Santiago

and

Irvine,

California

.

IFE Services is a privately owned company and part of the Travel Entertainment

Group.

Press contact

Adrian Lambert

Head of Marketing

IFE Services Ltd

Haig Road

Parkgate Industrial Estate

Knutsford

Cheshire

WA16 8DX

UK

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]