Author name: Kirsten Propitius

Maintenance and Repair

18 December 2024

R&D case: Remote Support for Maintenance Personnel

Global aviation is increasing, but the current lack of qualified maintenance personnel is becoming very problematic.It may eventually lead to a reduced availability of the fleets and, thus, reduced revenues for their operators. Part of the solution is to increase the efficiency of the existing maintenance processes by introducing innovative tooling. Royal NLR has developed […]
Sustainability and Environment

17 December 2024

NLR and Zepp.solutions join forces to fly on liquid hydrogen

NLR is taking a significant step towards flying on liquid hydrogen, a promising development to make aviation more sustainable. To make this possible, the research institution has signed an agreement with zepp.solutions to develop a fuel cell system. This collaboration is a crucial pillar in NLR’s ambition to conduct a demonstration flight on liquid hydrogen […]
Sustainability and Environment

10 December 2024

World’s first test facility for WLTP testing of larger vehicles

Marknesse – The German-Dutch Wind Tunnels – DNW is pleased to announce the opening of its state-of-the-art Automotive Test Section. This cutting-edge facility is the first of its kind in the world, enabling the accurate measurement of rolling and air resistance of larger vehicles in compliance with the European mandatory Worldwide Harmonised Light Vehicle Test Procedure (WLTP). Located in […]
Two airplanes against clear blue sky with contrails
Air Traffic Management

29 November 2024

Cooperation in the air

The arrival of new aircraft, from drones to the F-35 fighter jet, is increasing pressure on our scarce airspace. How can these ‘newcomers’ be incorporated and co-exist with current airspace users? The Programme Safe and Competitive Operations of NLR is looking for solutions. With Schiphol, the Netherlands is among the top three largest European airports, but […]
Sustainability and Environment

29 November 2024

Drastic CO2 reduction needed for Dutch aviation

Everyone has their own opinion on the number of flights at Schiphol. However, if Dutch aviation wants to make its contribution to limiting global warming to no more than 1.5 degrees, in line with the Paris climate agreement, CO2 emissions from flights departing from Schiphol must be drastically reduced. This is evident from a study […]
PAL-V Liberty at Breda Airport 2021
Platform Technology

28 November 2024

PAL-V and NLR complete rotor development, entering industrialisation phase

PAL-V, known for its FlyDrive mobility solutions, announces a significant milestone in their collaboration with Royal NLR. The two parties have successfully completed the development of the rotor blades for the PAL-V Liberty, marking the beginning of the industrialization phase. This achievement brings PAL-V another step closer to serial production of its flying car. The […]
Development of AM-propellant tanks for use in satellites
Construction and Manufacturing

27 November 2024

R&D case: Development of AM-propellant tanks for use in satellites

This research project aimed to develop additively manufactured propellant tanks using non-standard metals for use in ESPA and ESPA Grande-class satellites. The propulsion systems of Dawn Aerospace use self-pressurizing propellants, eliminating the need for helium pressurants and propellant management devices. This allows for flexible, custom tank designs without additional systems, making Dawn’s propulsion systems simpler, […]

19 November 2024

New TO2 magazine on the added value of applied research

The 2024 edition of TO2MORROW magazine on behalf of the TO2 federation is available from today. With this joint impact report, the applied research organisations (TO2) Deltares, MARIN, NLR, TNO and WUR show in an accessible way how they ensure that their work can make a positive contribution to our society. The five Dutch institutes […]