Who we are

NLR is the aerospace knowledge enterprise in the Netherlands. Our research is geared towards safer, more sustainable and efficient air transport. We support government in implementation of their policies and strengthen the innovative capacity of industry. NLR's facilities include wind tunnels, research aircraft, military and civil flight simulators, ATM tower and radar simulators and a wide variety of research and development capabilities. More ..

NLR News

NLR-Annual Report 2011 is out!

NLR has recently released its 2011 annual report. It contains an overview of what we have done in 2011 for innovative aerospace – divided into the themes of sustainability, safety, capacity and industry. Also this year there are interviews with … Continue reading

Rollout first Dutch F-35

Representatives from the Netherlands Government, industry and knowledge institutes have celebrated the rollout of AN-1, the first Dutch F-35, from the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics production facility in Forth Worth, Texas. This is the latest step in the production process leading … Continue reading

Retrofit-technologies promote green aviation objectives

Retrofit applications are brand new technologies intended for new aircraft, and which are currently being applied to existing aircraft. The application of new technology in retrofits ensures that the ACARE objectives set for aviation ? such as greening and noise … Continue reading

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Recently added documents

Optical Air Data System Flight Testing
Een toekomst voor nationale kleine satellietmissies: van droom naar werkelijkheid
European HElicopter Safety Team (EHEST): Mapping Safety Issues with Technological Solutions
Shaping the Dutch helicopter-ship qualification approach to future needs
Study of the Quality of Safety Assessment Methodology in Air Transport


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