Booklet: R&D solutions for Air Traffic Management

The challenge for civil aviation operators is to achieve competitive and sustainable aviation. The growing demand to increase efficiency, sustainability, safety and security, enhance resilience and reduce costs requires innovative solutions.

That is why Royal NLR focuses its innovative R&D and solutions within the Air Traffic Management (ATM) domain on delivering sustainability, efficiency, safety & human performance improvements and on tools that put stakeholders in command of their current and future performance.

NLR has been an ambitious, knowledge-based organisation for more than a hundred years now. We continue to translate trends and developments into actual solutions for aviation companies, air traffic control, airports, regulatory bodies and governmental authorities. Our in-house applied research and unique research facilities ensure that NLR stays on top of new developments and innovations.

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F35 in de lucht
Defence and Security

02 July 2026

NLR Portfolio: Innovations for Military Capabilities

For over a century, Royal NLR has been a dedicated and knowledge-based innovator. Proud of our royal predicate, we act as a strategic partner for the entire Netherlands Defence organisation.
We focus on timely capability development to bolster national security. We build operational flexibility directly into defence systems through sustainable solutions, ranging from alternative energy to unmanned vehicles. When rapidly evolving threats emerge, our 'fast innovation lane' quickly adapts civil technology for immediate military use. This forward-thinking approach extends to mobility as well. We are shaping the future of transport by integrating aviation with other networks and pioneering smaller, electric and hydrogen-powered aircraft.

Platform System Design

04 June 2026

Brochure: Wind tunnel modelling and testing

When an aircraft model enters a wind tunnel, it's a decisive step in development. Years of development, simulation and numerical analysis are about to face measurable reality.

NLR Aeroacoustic Wind Tunnel - AWT at NLR Marknesse
NLR corporate

04 June 2026

Brochure: Research infrastructure

NLR’s research infrastructure comprises a diverse range of facilities and equipment, forming the
foundation of our applied research. Our state-of-the-art facilities are accessible to companies and
other research institutions, allowing for collaborative innovation. In this brochure we present a modest
part of our extensive facilities for aviation, defence and space applications with which we can support
your research projects and R&D activities.