Author name: Kirsten Propitius

Safety and Human performance

09 May 2025

Booklet: R&D for Safety and Human Performance

NLR assists aviation companies, air traffic control, airports, regulatory bodies and governmental authorities by translating trends and developments into solutions. Our cutting-edge research and unique facilities ensure that NLR stays abreast of new developments and innovations in an ever-changing industry. This booklet gives an overview of our expertise in the fields of safety and human […]
Maintenance and Repair

01 April 2025

Maintenance Engineering

In today’s fast-paced aerospace industry, maintaining a competitive edge requires robust maintenance engineering capabilities. The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) offers expert support to enhance your maintenance organisation and engineering processes, driving efficiency, reliability, and compliance. NLR can help you to strengthen your maintenance engineering capabilities in the following areas: To improve your maintenance engineering activities, […]
Airport Operations

28 March 2025

Safety Management

Effective safety management is crucial for organisations operating in complex and dynamic environments. At NLR, we specialise in supporting the development and assessment of Safety Management Systems (SMS), ensuring that our clients have the necessary frameworks, procedures, and resources in place to mitigate risks and optimise safety performance. Our expertise has been applied in various […]
Safety and Human performance

28 March 2025

Safety Culture

In the aviation industry, achieving exceptional safety standards is paramount. At NLR, we understand that a strong safety culture is the foundation upon which safety excellence is built. Our seven-step safety culture improvement approach is designed to help organisations like yours become number one in safety by identifying and reinforcing weak areas, while leveraging existing […]
Composite wingbox in C-scan faciliteit
Maintenance and Repair

28 March 2025

Non Destructive Inspection

To ensure the integrity and reliability of complex systems and components, non-destructive inspection (NDI) methodologies play a critical role. Our team of specialists, backed by state-of-the-art facilities, is equipped to apply and develop tailored inspection methodologies that meet the unique needs of our clients. From fundamental research to personnel training and inspection services, our activities […]
Maintenance and Repair

28 March 2025

Force Life Management

With a unique combination of expertise and state-of-the-art facilities, we are equipped to design and execute comprehensive on-board loads and usage measurement campaigns for a wide range of military assets, from aircraft and helicopters to engines, landing gears, and supporting subsystems. Our capabilities extend beyond data collection, as we also possess the necessary hardware, expertise, […]
Maintenance and Repair

28 March 2025

Composite Repair

With a deep understanding of the complexities involved in repairing Polymer Based Composite structures, our team is well-equipped to tackle the most challenging projects. Whether it’s thermoset or thermoplastic materials, we possess the expertise and knowledge to deliver high-quality solutions that meet the stringent demands of the ‘High Tech – High Spec’ community. From aerospace […]
3D metal printed fusee
Construction and Manufacturing

28 March 2025

Additive Manufacturing

At the forefront of innovation in metal additive manufacturing (AM), the Netherlands’ premier Metal Additive Manufacturing Technology Centre, MAMTeC, is driving advancements in the field. Backed by a multidisciplinary team of researchers and a wealth of experience in powder bed fusion and deposition techniques, MAMTeC is uniquely positioned to support the development of complex components […]
Training and Simulation

28 March 2025

Live Virtual Constructive

Conducting seamless LVC exercises remains one of the most challenging issues for modern Air Forces. There is a lack of interoperability, limited reuse and loose integration between live, virtual and constructive assets. Our team offers a comprehensive range of user-oriented training concepts and solutions regarding LVC training development, integrated service-oriented architectures, and data exchange technologies. […]