Lufthansa Technik wins Red Dot Design Awards for Omni-Fi system and CelestialStar cabin

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By Sky Industry News

Jul 29, 2024

Lufthansa Technik has won two Red Dot Design Awards for its Omni-Fi aircraft sound system and BBJ 777-9 VIP cabin design, dubbed CelestialStar. The awards are among the world's largest design competitions.

According to Lufthansa Technik, the Omni-Fi speakers bring “a fully invisible sound experience for various installation positions in both VIP and business jet cabins to the market.” Meanwhile, the CelestialStar design “features and furthermore maximizes space, comfort, and incorporates traditional elements of Middle Eastern cultural heritage with a modern twist,” it said.

Omni-Fi is among the winners in the "Best of the Best: Design Concept" while CelestialStar was awarded in the "Product Design" category in this year's design competition. An official award ceremony will be held in Singapore in October.

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“The Red Dot Design Award is one of the world's most renowned design competitions and honors the best in design and business. We feel very honored that we were able to convince the jury with two of our outstanding products. Winning these awards not only signifies the highest level of design expertise but also underscores our company's commitment to excellence, innovation, and quality in product design and sets a benchmark for future innovations,” said Lufthansa Technik v-p of OEM and engineering services Andrew Muirhead.

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