AIRBORNE ENTERTAINMENT'S NANCIE WIGHT STEPS UP TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
August 21, 2007
AIRBORNE ENTERTAINMENT'S NANCIE WIGHT STEPS UP TO CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Los Angeles, CA - August 21, 2007 - Airborne Entertainment, a subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd., announced today the promotion of Nancie Wight from the position of Executive VP, Sales and Distribution to Chief Operating Officer. Wight, a true pioneer within the multi-media and digital space, has spent over 20 years in communications and entertainment and has played a central role at Airborne since its inception. As a core member of Airborne’s management team, Wight will continue her track record as a forward-thinking analyst for the Company and propel sales, product, business development, and operations to the next level as Airborne continues to increase its visibility as a leader within the mobile entertainment industry.

“Nancie’s innovation and tireless efforts to make each Company initiative better than the next have been a driving force for Airborne,” said Airborne Entertainment CEO Garner Bornstein. “Her creative marketing skills and management expertise continue to heighten visibility and uptake of Airborne’s products with major North American carriers.”

Filling the role of Executive Producer and VP of Programming when she arrived at Airborne in 2000, Nancie executive produced over 100 mobile applications and was instrumental in bringing some of Airborne’s first big brands on board, including Disney, HBO, and Maxim Magazine. In the past three years she has been equally effective developing key strategic partnerships on the distribution side.

“With an outstanding network of distribution partners, a solid brand line-up and a seasoned team of innovators, Airborne will continue to make waves within the mobile entertainment industry,” said Wight. “The enthusiasm that my colleagues possess for this business is truly unmatched and to be a part of this team at this juncture in the Company’s history is both rewarding and exciting.”

As the Chief Operating Officer at Airborne, Wight will be responsible for overseeing overall day-to-day business operations and setting strategic goals for the Company. She will also supervise product, technology development, as well as sales, business initiatives and legal affairs.

“Nancie is the type of team leader that every Company hopes to have on their side,” said Airborne Entertainment President Andy Nulman. “With a strong passion for the industry and an amazing drive for propelling brands to the next level, Nancie exemplifies Airborne’s quest to continue serving the market with quality and compelling mobile content.”

For more information, please visit www.airborne-e.com.

About Airborne Entertainment Inc.

Airborne Entertainment Inc. a subsidiary of CYBIRD Co., Ltd., is a leading provider and publisher of premier mobile entertainment content and applications, including games, images, video, ringtones, ringbacktones and informational content. Airborne's product portfolio consists of original and branded properties including Family Guy™, Maxim ToGo™, SPEED TV Mobile™, NHL Mobile™ and Marc Ecko Enterprises™. Airborne's products are available across wireless carriers in North America and Europe. The Company provides retailers and branded destinations the ability to reach mobile consumers directly via premium and promotional channels. For more information, visit www.airborne-e.com.

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