What is the relationship between stall speed and redline (Vne) in normal operations?

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Stall speed is the minimum steady flight speed needed to maintain lift in the current configuration, while Vne is the maximum structural cruising speed. In normal operations the airplane is designed to fly with a comfortable gap between these two limits. You stay well above stall speed to ensure adequate lift and controllability, and you stay well below Vne to avoid structural damage, flutter, or Mach-related issues. This margin gives room for gusts, maneuvering, and system limitations. Weight and configuration raise stall speed, while Vne is governed by structural and aerodynamic limits, so the gap between them is the safe operating envelope you fly within.