Booklet: Research and Development more electric and hydrogen powered aerospace

Hydrogen as a fuel is considered to be an important route towards future sustainable aviation. For aviation
applications, hydrogen presents several key advantages: it allows for the elimination of carbon emissions in
flight and along the entire life cycle. Its usage in fuel cells allows eliminating NOx and particles. When burnt
in a turbine engine, very low particle emissions can be expected, as well as reduced NOx emissions, provided that the combustion system is optimised. However, water vapour emissions need to be carefully managed.

Overall, the use of hydrogen in thermal (combustion) engines is also expected to yield significant benefits in
comparison to non-CO2 emissions (high altitude phenomena) that result from conventional kerosene fuelledaircraft.

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30 April 2025

NLR impact rapportage 2023

As a knowledge institute for applied research, we have a central position in the valorisation process to turn knowledge into value. In addition, our objective is that the results of our research find their way to applications in society and the economy to make an impact there. In this impact report, you can read several […]
Air Traffic Management

17 April 2025

Booklet: Reseach and development solutions for Air Traffic Management

Let’s realise competitive and sustainable aviation 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 domain on […]
Construction and Manufacturing

24 March 2025

Brochure: Testing and Evaluation - Structures

NLR acts as a one-stop-shop for “Non-Standard” testing of aircraft parts, structures and materials. The traditional structural testing has evolved, it includes energy transition related testing: deep cryogenic, hydrogen, fuel cells, and hydrogen electric power trains (in full or its components). We have the capability to offer you inspection, testing, characterisation and failure analysis. For […]