25 February 2026
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.
26 November 2025
Project: HYDRA II (Hydrogen Drone Research Aircraft)
01 April 2025
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.
28 March 2025
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 contexts, including supporting Amsterdam Airport Schiphol with incident data analysis, reviewing safety management processes for Geneva Airport, introducing Operational Risk Management for the Royal Netherlands Air Force, and helping airlines and energy transmission operators like Swissgrid develop their SMS. With a proven track record of delivering tailored solutions to clients across various industries, we help organisations navigate the complexities of safety management and achieve their safety goals.
28 March 2025
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 strengths. Unlike traditional safety culture assessments that provide a fragmented view without actionable advice, our solution offers a tailored approach that empowers organisations to take their safety culture to the next level.
28 March 2025
Non-destructive inspection (NDI) plays a critical role in ensuring the integrity and reliability of complex systems and components. Our team of scientists and specialists, equipped with novel state-of-the-art facilities, is dedicated to develop and employ tailored inspection methodologies that meet the needs of our clients. We provide assistance to airlines, air forces and aircraft component manufacturers, providing services that span from fundamental research to the qualification of NDI-methods. Our expertise contains a wide variety of NDI-techniques including (laser) ultrasonic testing (UT), eddy current testing (ECT), infrared thermography (IRT), and laser shearography (ST). An overview of our capabilities is displayed in the ‘Non-destructive inspection’ flyer.
28 March 2025
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, and experience to store, process, analyse, and interpret the vast amounts of data generated by these campaigns. By leveraging advanced tools and techniques, such as modal analysis, fatigue strength calculations, and finite element modelling, we can provide actionable insights into the dynamic behaviour and structural integrity of these complex systems, ultimately informing maintenance, repair, and overhaul strategies to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
