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NLR is actively involved in various research projects and programmes in the Netherlands, Europe, and globally. As an independent aerospace research institute, we conduct applied research, focusing on a practical approach and innovative solutions. These R&D cases provide an insight into the diverse range of research activities and the projects we have been involved.
31 August 2026
R&D case: Streamlining validation in ATM using remote simulations
Project: VISORS (Validation Infrastructure Supporting Remote Simulations)
23 June 2026
R&D case: Hydrogen-electric propulsion for climate-neutral regional aviation
Project: HEROPS (Hydrogen-Electric Zero Emission Propulsion System)
29 May 2026
R&D case: Integrated interface solution for ATM and U-space systems
Project: ENSURE (ATM-Uspace Interface and Airspace Reconfiguration Service)
20 April 2026
R&D case: Next-gen fuselage and tail designs for hydrogen-powered aircraft
Project: FASTER-H2 (Fuselage, Rear Fuselage and Empennage with Cabin and Cargo Architecture Solution validation and Technologies for H2 integration)
17 March 2026
R&D case: Radiation-hardened RISC-V processors for space applications
Project: TRISTAN (Together for RISC-V Technology and Applications)
25 February 2026
R&D case: Wind tunnel modelling for Europe’s Ariane 6 launch system
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.
24 February 2026
R&D case: An innovative approach to responsive space-based intelligence gathering
Project: REACTS (Responsive European Architecture for Space)