Author name: Wendy Duivestein

Construction and Manufacturing

10 February 2023

R&D case: STUNNING: the world’s largest known thermoplastic aircraft structures

The Clean Sky 2 Multifunctional Fuselage Demonstrator (MFFD) with its 8.5 meter long composite-made fuselage section with an approx. 4 meter diameter gives a glimpse of what a next-generation aircraft could be. This typical section of a single aisle aircraft fuselage is completely produced from thermoplastic. Now, Royal NLR’s STUNNING project is turning heads as […]
3D metal print - noise-reduction liner
Sustainability and Environment

20 January 2023

R&D case: Aircraft Noise Reduction Technologies and Related Environmental Impact (ARTEM)

The challenge In recent years, improving energy efficiency (i.e. fuel consumption) and emission reduction have led to increased engine sizes and bypass ratios. These modifications create a crucial noise issue due to the emission of low-frequency noise and the size and effectiveness limitations of the current noise-absorbing structures (liners). The solution This project explored innovative […]
NLR Drone Centre Marknesse
Air Traffic Management

28 November 2022

R&D case: Harmonising drone standards to support the EU regulatory process

Urban Air Mobility (UAM) promises to be the next mobility revolution, enabling faster, more efficient and sustainable transport solutions (such as flying taxis and other large drones) throughout urban areas. But there are a number of challenges that need to be overcome for UAM to become a reality. These include the organisation of the lower-level […]
Training and Simulation

07 November 2022

R&D case: IDTEAM

Development of a learner experience platform and recommender algorithm for tracking performance and providing recommendations for learning. The challenge To ensure readiness and availability of fifth-generation air force weapons platforms and systems, maintenance personnel must be flexibly deployable and have the correct competencies and qualifications for aircraft maintenance. To meet these demands effectively, current training […]