STELIA Aerospace wins Red Dot Design Award 2025 in the Sustainable Design category for OPERA® ESSENTIAL

On July 8th, STELIA Aerospace was honoured with the Red Dot Award: Product Design 2025 in the Sustainable Design category for its unique OPERA® ESSENTIAL premium Business Class seat.

The Red Dot Award is amongst the world’s most distinguished design competitions, having celebrated products of exceptional design quality since 1955. An independent jury assesses each entry against the four fundamental principles of good design: function, appeal, usability and responsibility.

The aeronautics industry is on the precipice of transformative change, bracing for significant challenges as it confronts the climate imperative. OPERA® ESSENTIAL, the latest addition to STELIA Aerospace’s acclaimed OPERA® family, has been meticulously conceived in accordance with eco-design principles. Its advanced design serves a dual purpose: to provide a pioneering solution that establishes a new benchmark for sustainability in aviation, whilst continuing to deliver unparalleled comfort and luxury to passengers.