Allegis selects InterGame as its in-flight gaming vendor; new luxury carrier to offer executive charter service from South Africa beginning in May of 1997.LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS EDITORS)--Oct. 2, 1996--InterGame has been selected by Allegis, a new South African-based luxury charter service, as its provider of interactive gaming programs onboard the carrier's Boeing 727-200 Advanced Executive jet. The announcement was made by Neil D. Robertson, chief executive of Allegis Systems, which is spending more than R100-million (approximately $22.3 million U.S.) to customize the 60-passenger jet to meet its first-class needs. InterGame will provide software for the airline's interactive in-flight entertainment In-flight entertainment (IFE) refers to the entertainment available to aircraft passengers during a flight. After World War II commercial aviation flights became a daily event in which entertainment was requested by passengers to help the time pass. system, which will include a gaming program that gives passengers the opportunity of winning an R1-million (approximately $223,000 U.S.) jackpot. AirView system hardware will be supplied by TNCi while British Telecom The telephone and communications carrier that provides services in Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It used to be a division of the British Post Office, but was privatized in 1984 under Margaret Thatcher's administration. Skyphone will provide satcom service. "We are honored to be selected as one of the in-flight vendors for Allegis, which will offer unrivaled levels of luxury and quality in executive jet charter service," said Russell Werdin, chairman and president of InterGame. "We look forward to working with TNCi and British Telecom to provide Allegis passengers with one of the best and most sophisticated interactive in-flight entertainment systems available today." The charter carrier will also offer four private compartments seating 16 people that can be converted into bedrooms; the latest in satellite communications, including credit card-operated telephones, facsimile machine and personal computer data connections with links to the Internet; a cocktail lounge that seats 12; first-class sleeper seating throughout; and gourmet meals prepared on board. Prospective clients for the airline include major South African companies This is a list of companies in South Africa. Accounting
InterGame is a privately held company privately held company A firm whose shares are held within a relatively small circle of owners and are not traded publicly. with offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. and the United Kingdom. In addition to interactive video gaming video gaming n. 1. Gambling by means of interactive games of chance played on a video screen. 2. The playing of video games. programs, the company is developing innovative amusement, trivia and contest games for hotels and cruise lines as well as for home entertainment. CONTACT: Bob Baldwin, 714/253-6600 or Leone & Leone Ltd. Mike Leone/Linda Adams, 714/493-7988 |
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