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Welcome to our Newsroom. Here you can find the latest news, articles, and blogs from NLR. We also showcase a range of videos and publications here. For more video content, please visit our YouTube channel, NLRmedia. The NLR Repository provides access to our public library of NLR reports.
16 February 2026
R&D case: Liquid hydrogen composite tanks for civil aviation
Hydrogen has been identified as a key priority to achieve the European Green Deal for a sustainable economy. By converting the construction of the hydrogen tank from existing metallic solutions to composites, the liquid hydrogen (LH2) composite tank will achieve weight savings that enable the advancement of liquid hydrogen as a sustainable fuel source for civil aviation. This will lower the carbon footprint of air travel and extend the flight range of aircraft by reducing construction weight and cost.
15 December 2025
Opening of the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility aftermovie
On 28 November 2025, NLR officially opened the Energy to Propulsion Test Facility (EPTF) at NLR in Marknesse. The EPTF facilitates research to accelerate sustainable propulsion systems of aircraft. The new test facility is an important step in the innovation process. It bridges the gap between scientific research and practical implementation by companies. This unique facility offers researchers from NLR and other knowledge institutions, as well as startups, SMEs, and industrial parties, the opportunity to conduct tests on hydrogen-electric propulsion systems.
24 June 2025
NLR introduces the Trim Excitation Device for precise wind tunnel testing
Recently, NLR has taken a significant step in the development of innovative technologies for the aerospace industry. With the introduction of a Trim Excitation Device (TED), we are taking a next step in the precision and accuracy of wind tunnel testing for tiltrotor aircraft. The development contributes to NLR’s ambition to be an innovation leader in the field of wind tunnel testing.
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).
05 September 2024
New step in the development of the MITC test centre
The zoning plan for the development of the MITC test centre on NLR’s Marknesse site is irrevocable. The pending appeals have been withdrawn. An important step for the internationally oriented test centre and also innovation hub where vehicles and aircraft for the future will be developed and tested.
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