Airlines wanting to compete in in-flight entertainment will probably have to consider a combination of digital seatback screens and Wi-Fi, said David Cush, chief executive of Virgin America, which recently installed Wi-Fi systems in 26 of its A320s and A319s.

“In the future, the devices most people bring onto the airplane are not going to be full-sized screens, they’re going to be BlackBerrys and iPhones,” Mr. Cush said. The company is planning to integrate Wi-Fi into its 9-inch seatback screen. “Sports is one of the most popular features on satellite TV,” he said. “Did you ever try watching a basketball game on a screen the size of a matchbook?”

How about an 8”screen eVU??