Author name: Kirsten Propitius

Training and Simulation

28 March 2025

Education and training for defence

With over two decades of experience in addressing educational and training challenges, our team has developed a unique approach that combines systematic analysis with practical expertise. We can help you bridge the gap between job requirements and effective training programmes, enabling you to develop targeted solutions that meet the needs of all team members. By […]
Training and Simulation

28 March 2025

Augmented and virtual reality

With a legacy of expertise spanning decades in the realm of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technology, particularly within the aerospace domain, our team is poised to revolutionise the way organisations approach training, simulation, and operation. By leveraging the latest methodologies and technological advancements, we empower experts to enhance their existing programmes or […]
Sustainability and Environment

14 March 2025

NLR and Cryoworld collaborate on flying with liquid hydrogen

NLR is taking a further step towards more sustainable flight by partnering with Cryoworld to develop a liquid hydrogen tank. This follows the agreement with zepp.solutions for a fuel cell system. The new collaboration contributes to NLR’s ambition to conduct a demonstration flight on liquid hydrogen in 2026. NLR aims to achieve manned flight on […]
Defence and Security

06 February 2025

German Armed Forces drone flies through European upper airspace for the time

On Monday, 3 February, a German drone with a wingspan of 26 metres belonging to the German Armed Forces flew from Germany to the Netherlands and back. The flight was the first in Europe to take place in upper airspace where commercial aircraft fly. The European MALE RPAS project is exploring the integration of uncrewed flights […]
Sustainability and Environment

04 February 2025

Revised and updated DESTINATION 2050 roadmap report published

The Destination 2050 initiative and roadmap developed by NLR and SEO at the request of A4E, ACI EUROPE, ASD, CANSO and ERA show an ambitious decarbonisation pathway for European aviation. The new report finds it is still possible to reach net zero in 2050. Nevertheless, it is clear that without short-term action this ambitious decarbonisation […]
Sustainability and Environment

27 January 2025

The need for disruptive aircraft concepts to address climate change

The EU project EXAELIA aims to accelerate the reduction of aviation emissions and its climate and environmental impacts. The project will evaluate novel flying test beds which are needed for de-risking the development of future long-range aircraft, thereby also helping the European industry to maintain its market position in aviation. The project’s official kick-off meeting was […]
Avy - Autonomous fixed-wing drone
Platform System Design

22 January 2025

Avy and NLR partner to drive drone innovation

NLR has partnered with Avy, a Dutch company that develops autonomous fixed-wing drones tailored for humanitarian, health, and environmental missions, with a focus on creating a sustainable impact. NLR has acquired an Avy drone for testing and evaluation, aiming to drive innovation in aerospace applications. This collaboration supports the development of sustainable and cutting-edge drone […]

24 December 2024

Our Year in Review 2024

We look back on a dynamic and challenging year. The research projects we undertook this past year highlight the critical role of research and innovation in shaping the future. From tackling complex questions to driving impactful solutions, we are proud of what we have achieved together with our partners in 2024. While it is impossible […]
GERDA robot for Smart maintenance inspections and smart training
Maintenance and Repair

18 December 2024

R&D case: Smart maintenance inspections and smart training devices

Maintenance is important to make aircraft operations a success. Unfortunately, the MRO industry is faced with a shortage of labour and pollution. How can we use innovations to help the industry? The challenge Aircraft maintenance organisations perform high-tech maintenance on aircraft. The maintenance activities are labour intensive and require considerable resources. In this research, we […]