US Airways Tests In-flight Next-Gen Entertainment System

US Airways is testing a new, next-generation in-flight entertainment (IFE) system that offers hundreds of on-demand options for flyers including movies, music, games, and shopping.

The new system is called the Lumexis Fiber-To-The-Screen™, or FTTS™, system. Here’s why it's different: less hardware, and less weight.

In a prepared release, Lumexis says, “The…technology replaces traditional copper wire-based systems that were heavy, offered limited bandwidth, and required under-seat boxes that reduced passenger leg room.”