Leonardo Helicopters has conducted the maiden flight of the Next Generation Civil Tiltrotor Demonstrator (NGCTR-TD), developed under the Clean Sky 2 Joint Undertaking programme. This historic milestone took place on 19 December 2025 in Cascina Costa, marking the start of the flight‑test campaign for one of Europe’s most advanced projects in the field of sustainable […]

Artykuł Presentation of the NGCTR-TD Aircraft with In‑Flight Demonstration pochodzi z serwisu Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa.

A NASA Pilatus PC-12 aircraft will now be based at NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, in order to support flight research efforts across the agency. The PC-12 was acquired in 2022 by NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland for use in advanced technology development. The PC-12 will continue to support research at […]

Fermioniq is an ambitious startup that is pushing the boundaries of computing power. While the world waits for the perfect quantum computer, this team is developing software that aims to bring the power of quantum algorithms into practice today. NLR is providing Fermioniq with the opportunity to test their bold technology against current scientific frameworks […]

Het bericht The future of computing: how Fermioniq simulates with quantum-inspired software verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

NASA’s quiet supersonic X-59 aircraft made its second flight on Friday, kicking off a series of dozens of test flights in 2026.  Although the flight duration was abbreviated due to a technical issue, the team was able to collect information that will inform future tests.  “Despite the early landing, this is a good day for the team. We collected more data, and the pilot landed safely,” said Cathy Bahm, project manager for NASA’s Low-Boom […]

Airflow around rockets as they travel from Earth into space can have a dramatic impact on a mission, which is why NASA used advanced simulations to provide the best possible launch conditions for the Artemis II test flight around the Moon.  To better understand the Artemis Space Launch System (SLS) rocket’s flight environment, engineers turned to a NASA-developed tool called the Launch, Ascent, and Vehicle Aerodynamics […]

As part of the CRiTMiK project, Spectrolab has delivered a new MTS 322.21 strength testing machine to Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation. The system features an upper actuator and a large T‑slot lower worktable, significantly enhancing our laboratory’s ability to perform advanced structural and component testing. This new equipment expands our capacity to conduct static, […]

Artykuł Strength testing machine with an upper actuator and a T-slot lower worktable pochodzi z serwisu Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa.

Press release 18 March 2026 Disposable diapers and agricultural water retention products rely on fossil-based superabsorbent polymers (SAP) that contribute to microplastic pollution and persistent plastic waste. Backed by over a decade of biomaterials research at VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, Elea & Lili is commercialising a cellulose-based alternative designed to replace these materials at an industrial scale - without compromising performance. Elea & Lili, a deep-tech startup originating from VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland, has raised €2.5 million in seed funding to

NASA’s X-59 experimental aircraft is preparing for its second flight, a step that will set the pace for more flight testing in 2026.  Over the coming months, NASA will take the quiet supersonic jet faster and higher, while validating safety and performance, a process known as envelope expansion.  NASA test pilot Jim “Clue” Less will be at the X-59’s […]

Project: TRISTAN (Together for RISC-V Technology and Applications) Satellites require reliable computing to operate in the harsh radiation environment of space. NewSpace approaches offer shorter development cycles and lower Size, Weight, Power and Cost (SWaP-C), but achieving long mission lifetimes with commercial electronics remains challenging. The TRISTAN consortium assessed RISC-V, an open-source processor architecture, as […]

Het bericht R&D case: Radiation-hardened RISC-V processors for space applications verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Editor’s note: This advisory was updated on March 20, 2026, to reflect a new time for the news conference and the participant list. Editor’s note: This advisory was updated on March 19, 2026, to update the news conference participant list. Editor’s note: This advisory was updated on March 18, 2026, to reflect the new date […]

Editor’s note: This advisory was updated on March 24, 2026, to update the finalists list. NASA has selected seven student teams as finalists in the 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, giving them the resources to help address a critical challenge for U.S. aviation: aircraft maintenance.  Challenges facing the commercial aviation industry include a shortage of qualified maintenance workers and increasing demands to keep complicated aircraft running […]

NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, invites innovative companies, government agencies, and organizations to attend Partnership Days, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday, April 15 and 16, at the center. The event offers a unique opportunity to explore collaboration with NASA on cutting-edge research and development in areas such as aerospace, autonomy, sustainability, and […]

VTT is opening a new VTT FutureGrid research infrastructure in Otaniemi, Espoo. The investment provides Finnish and international actors with a safe environment to develop and test next-generation power grid technologies before deployment in real-world electricity networks. Cost‑efficient renewable power generation and the accelerating electrification of society place new requirements on future power grids. At the same time, the management of overall security is becoming increasingly crucial. Europe is undergoing a historic transformation. The green transition and electrification are driving

THIS PAGE WAS UPDATED ON MARCH 6, 2026 This Aeronautics Research Mission Directorate (ARMD) solicitations page compiles the opportunities to collaborate with NASA’s aeronautical innovators and/or contribute to their research to enable new and improved air transportation systems. Most opportunities to participate in research are officially announced through the Web-based NASA Solicitation and Proposal Integrated […]

We are pleased to announce that as part of the CRiTMiK project, our laboratory has been equipped with a new high‑frequency vibration exciter and amplifier, delivered by EC TEST Systems Sp. z o.o. The new system enables vibration testing across a wide frequency range, strengthening our capabilities in component and small‑structure testing, modal analysis, and […]

Artykuł New highfrequency exciter in the Structures Testing Laboratory pochodzi z serwisu Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa.

As the number of satellites in orbit grows, so does the challenge of keeping space safe and sustainable. What was once a vast and largely empty domain is rapidly becoming congested with hazardous debris. Without coordinated action, the very infrastructure that underpins modern society is at risk. The growing debris problem requires collective efforts — […]

Het bericht Clearing the skies: why space debris demands action now verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Eddytec is an innovative startup tackling a persistent issue in the manufacturing industry. Testing carbon composite materials is often time-consuming, complex, and costly. The company uses their technology to make this process faster, more efficient, and better integrated. With support from NLR, the startup is taking important steps towards technical validation and market application. We […]

Het bericht Enabling technology for lightweight structures and materials: the story of Eddytec verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

The WellVoyage Seat, proposed by JAXA and Toyota Boshoku Corporation, was awarded Gold in the category of “Imaging the Future” in the IAUD International Design Award 2025 by the International Association for Universal Design.

Nestled in the Mojave Desert, NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, pushes the boundaries of flight to advance the agency’s aeronautics mission. This is where Chuck Yeager broke the sound barrier and engineers are now pioneering the future of high-speed, autonomous, and electrified aircraft. Armstrong contributes to NASA’s broader mission of innovation and […]

On Monday, 23 February, Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation hosted the United States Ambassador, Mr. Thomas Rose, together with representatives of the U.S. Embassy in Warsaw and the Vice President of the Łukasiewicz Research Network, Mr. Wiesław Skwarko. The meeting was also attended by representatives of our Partners, with whom Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation […]

Artykuł Visit of U.S. Ambassador Thomas Rose pochodzi z serwisu Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa.

The development of the Ariane 6 launcher was geared towards creating a reliable, flexible, and competitive European launch system. NLR played an important role in this endeavour by providing wind tunnel models at various development stages. The challenge A key objective of the Ariane 6 programme was to devise a launch system that offered flexibility […]

Het bericht R&D case: Wind tunnel modelling for Europe’s Ariane 6 launch system verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Project: REACTS (Responsive European Architecture for Space) REACTS aims to establish a foundation for European Member States to develop a new collaborative and disruptive Defence capability: a resilient network of Responsive Space Systems (RSS). This scalable and fully interoperable network will enable satellite launches and data delivery within 72 hours. The project will define the […]

Het bericht R&D case: An innovative approach to responsive space-based intelligence gathering verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Press release 24 February 2026 In the field of diagnostics, there has long been a search for solutions to measure low concentrations of small molecules accurately, quickly and easily, for example from food, the environment or a patient sample. VTT has addressed the challenge by developing immunocomplex antibodies. This innovation provides a competitive foundation for next-generation diagnostic solutions. VTT’s solution can now also be applied in an easy-to-use testosterone test. “At present, there is particular interest within the diagnostics industry in antibody-based methods suitable for

Royal NLR works closely with both industry and government on developing satellites, payloads and launchers systems and subsystems, such as thermal control systems, electronics and antennas. We also offer unique capabilities in the area of aerospace qualified lightweightcomposite structures and multi-metal additive manufacturing, and on the effective use of earth observation and satellite navigation data […]

Het bericht Booklet: Overview space capabilities verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

New kinds of aircraft taking to the skies could mean unfamiliar sounds overhead — and where you’re hearing them might matter, according to new NASA research. NASA aeronautics has worked for years to enable new air transportation options for people and goods, and to find ways to make sure they can be safely and effectively […]