Air France selects STELIA Aerospace for next generation First Class cabin
Air France “La Première" First Class cabin
STELIA Aerospace has been chosen by Air France to design and manufacture its next-generation First Class cabin, “La Première,” unveiled on March 18.
In its quest to push the boundaries of excellence further, Air France has once again turned to STELIA Aerospace, a long-standing partner renowned for its expertise in bespoke Premium Business and First Class seating. Sharing the same commitment to “luxe à la française,” this collaboration was a natural continuation of the two companies’ shared pursuit of elegance and refinement.
This latest collaboration further strengthens an eight-year partnership between Air France and STELIA Aerospace, exemplified in 2023 with the airline’s customized OPERA® WB Business Class seat for its A350 fleet.
From concept to reality, STELIA Aerospace has helped Air France deliver even greater exclusivity, space and comfort for long-haul travellers. The two companies have worked hand in hand since 2021 on this project.
“La Première” introduces exclusive features for ultra-premium air travel, including:
● A true suite experience featuring an expansive, lounge-like atmosphere with five windows per suite.
● A seat and a chaise longue that converts to a true two-meter-long bed
● Generous storage capacity, enabling passengers to easily stow two cabin baggage items.
● A 360° entertainment experience, featuring a dedicated STELIA Aerospace-designed tablet and two IFE screens—one visible from the seat, the other from the bed.
“For eight years, STELIA Aerospace and Air France have been sharing a vision of elegance, refinement, and excellence - the very essence of ‘luxe à la française.’ Our collaboration on the new ‘La Première’ suite is a testament to this deep partnership and our mutual commitment to crafting an unrivalled flying experience. Air France has always been a global symbol of French luxury, and at STELIA Aerospace, we take immense pride in bringing our expertise in high-end cabin interiors to elevate that legacy even further,” said Thierry Kanengieser, VP Cabin Interiors at STELIA Aerospace.
“We are extremely proud of this 3-year partnership, during which we rose to the challenge of transforming a vision into a reality for our most demanding customers, with a level of quality that rivals that of a luxury hotel suite. Stelia joined us on a mission to take elegance and excellence to its highest level, with a state-of-the-art product, designed and made in France, as a symbol of French savoir-faire and innovation!” added Fabien Pelous, SVP Customer Experience at Air France.
