After Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation obtained authorization from the Civil Aviation Authority (ULC), the Institute was entered into the NANDO (New Approach Notified and Designated Organizations) database. Currently, there are only 8 notified bodies in the database, of which only Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation also conducts certification of Module H concerning full quality […]

Artykuł Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation will assess the compliance of drones with European Union law requirements pochodzi z serwisu Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa.

Press release 2 December, 2025 A research team at VTT MIKES has set a new record in optical-clock absolute frequency measurements using a strontium single-ion clock with exceptionally low uncertainty and high uptime. The official definition of the second is set to be updated for the first time in decades. The change will be based on new optical clocks, which are far more precise than today’s standards. Now, researchers at VTT MIKES have demonstrated a strontium single-ion optical clock with an exceptionally low systematic uncertainty of 7.9×10⁻¹⁹, among the lowest ever reported. Over

At NLR, we explore how virtual and mixed reality can transform flight simulation and the human factors involved. Simulators can be hindered by cyber sickness, a form of motion sickness that can occur when there is a mismatch between the motion you see in the virtual world and the motion you feelin the real world. […]

Het bericht From cybersickness to effective training: exploring VR and MR verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

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Het bericht Performance Based Pilot Training verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

With the opening of the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility (EPTF), NLR now operates a unique, modular test facility designed to support research. At present, the focus lies on hydrogen-electric aircraft propulsion. The new facility provides startups, SMEs and industrial partners with optimal conditions to safely and thoroughly test complex innovations in this field. In […]

Het bericht Unique in the EU: Modular EPTF Test Facility for Hydrogen-Powered Flight verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Royal NLR is specialised in creating innovative training and simulation programmes for military forces and other clients. Our primary objective is to make training more effective and efficient. Our vision for military training is centred around competency-based and performance-based training (PBT) concepts that incorporate the integration and interoperability of live, virtual, and constructive elements. We […]

Het bericht Booklet: Fit for purpose training verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Press release 25 November, 2025 A VTT led research project is developing compact spectral imaging and gas measurement technologies for industries and medical diagnostics. Innovations based on the science of light, i.e. photonics, use, for instance, infrared light to identify gases. With the new optical MEMS solutions, instruments and sensors are easier and cheaper to manufacture from readily available and non-toxic raw materials. The EPheS (Efficient Photonics for Sustainable Imaging and Sensing) project, involving four pioneering companies and two research institutes, is developing tunable

Together with its partners, Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) will work closely with Lockheed Martin to advance the development of an e-Pilot capability that enhances human-machine teaming in military aviation over the next six years. Lockheed Martin will share technical knowledge and experiences on e-Pilot technology to assist NLR and its partners in developing their […]

Het bericht Royal NLR and Lockheed Martin collaborate on e-Pilot capability development verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre will work together with Lockheed Martin on the development of small crack methodologies for airframe lifing over the next three years. In this project LM and NLR will share and exchange technical knowledge and experiences on small crack methodologies applied to laser peening and cold spray technologies Royal NLR – Netherlands […]

Het bericht Royal NLR partners with Lockheed Martin on airframe repair and life extension capabilities verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) will work together with Lockheed Martin on the development on a new airframe crack repair project over the next three years. In this project Lockheed Martin and NLR will share and exchange technical knowledge and experiences on airframe small crack repair through laser peening and cold spray technologies. Royal NLR […]

Het bericht Royal NLR partners with Lockheed Martin on Airframe Small Crack Repair Capabilities verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took off for its historic first flight on Oct. 28 at 11:14 a.m. EDT from Lockheed Martin Skunk Works in Palmdale, California. The one-of-a-kind aircraft flew for 67 minutes before landing and taxiing to NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California. NASA test pilot Nils Larson flew the […]

Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and TNO have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to accelerate innovation in the field of Military Use of Space (MUoS). This agreement is a further intensification of the existing cooperation between the two knowledge institutions, which have been working together for over ten years in the field of military space […]

Het bericht Strategic cooperation between NLR and TNO accelerates dutch military space capabilities verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Neways, a global innovator in mission-critical technology, today announced a strategic collaboration with Royal NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre), the national authority in aerospace research. The partnership focuses on developing a sovereign Dutch Flight Control System specifically designed for professional and industrial drone applications. The Flight Control System initiative marks an important step towards technological sovereignty […]

Het bericht Neways and NLR to develop a Dutch-only Flight Control System for drones verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

After years of design, development, and testing, NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft took to the skies for the first time Oct. 28, marking a historic moment for the field of aeronautics research and the agency’s Quesst mission. The X-59, designed to fly at supersonic speeds and reduce the sound of loud sonic booms to […]

In the series ‘NLR People’, we show you who the experts at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre are, what drives them, and what they are working on behind the scenes. In this episode: Kylie Knepper, R&D Engineer Aeroacoustics at the Vertical Flight and Aeroacoustics department. Improving aerodynamics to reduce noise pollution After completing her studies […]

Het bericht NLR People: Kylie Knepper, Right at the forefront of innovations in aviation verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

The tenth edition of TO2MORROW has been published: the annual magazine in which the five Dutch TO2 institutions share their most impactful results. This anniversary issue highlights how applied research contributes every day to innovation, safety and sustainability in the Netherlands. The latest edition of TO2MORROW has been published. Since 2016, the magazine has presented […]

Het bericht Anniversary edition of TO2MORROW showcases solutions to societal challenges verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

NLR’s research plan for 2026 was recently formally approved. This plan outlines NLR’s planned knowledge development for 2026 and gives concrete shape to the NLR Strategic Plan 2026–2029. In addition, funding has been allocated for three important NLR facilities. The world is facing major challenges, such as increasing security threats and the impact of climate […]

Het bericht Approval of NLR’s research plan and funding for key facilities verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

To share our concept and gather public feedback, a full-scale mock-up of the “WellVoyage Seat” was exhibited at the 52nd International Home Care & Rehabilitation Exhibition 2025 (H.C.R.2025).

JAXA and JAMCO Corporation have collaboratively developed a new galley concept designed to create a more comfortable working environment for cabin crew.

Press release 4 November 2025 VTT completes the conversion of its cleanroom equipment in the Micronova (https://www.vttresearch.com/en/ourservices/micronova-semiconductor-rd-piloting-environment) cleanroom to 200 mm silicon wafer size. It has been a major project, during which the previous 150 mm semiconductor manufacturing equipment has either been converted or upgraded to support 200 mm wafers. According to Piia Konstari, Director at VTT, the investment is part of Finland’s goal to strengthen its leading role in the European specialised microelectronics ecosystem. The investment

During this year’s IFAR Summit, Prof. Szczepański began his two-year term as Chair of IFAR. In his inaugural address, he presented a vision for the Forum’s future development, focusing on strengthening the role of early-career researchers in international collaboration and enhancing the cooperation between research institutions and the global aviation industry. Prof. Szczepański succeeded Bruno […]

Artykuł Director of Łukasiewicz – Institute of Aviation, Prof. Cezary Szczepański, has been appointed as the new Chair of the International Forum for Aviation Research (IFAR). pochodzi z serwisu Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz - Instytut Lotnictwa.

Firda Emmeloord MBO college and the applied research organisation NLR are partnering to launch a new MBO training programme ‘Drone Operations Specialist’ scheduled to start in 2026. Firda will deliver the educational component, while NLR will provide its expertise and facilities. This partnership adresses the growing need for qualified drone operators and supports the development […]

Het bericht New Drone Operator training: Firda and NLR join forces verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

The Royal Netherlands Navy officially opened a new drone workshop on the site of the Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) in Marknesse on Monday, October 20. The workshop marks a significant step in strengthening the cooperation between the Ministry of Defence and NLR in the field of unmanned aerial systems and maritime technology. The new facility […]

Het bericht Royal Netherlands Navy opens innovative drone workshop at NLR Marknesse verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

With great anticipation, I look forward to the Tweede Kamer elections on 29 October. Even the ballot paper itself is impressive, with over a thousand candidates spread across 27 parties. The political debate is dominated by a wide range of themes, with opinions often poles apart. This also applies within the field of Royal NLR – […]

Het bericht When the going gets tough verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

From cyber attacks to espionage, from disinformation to disrupting vital infrastructure – the Netherlands is being tested on its resilience more and more often. Today’s security issues are complex and affect all sectors. Cooperation is not a choice, but a necessity. That is why NLR and TNO are organising the Resilience Week from 27 to […]

Het bericht Resilience Week: NLR and TNO join forces for a safer future verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.