Booklet: R&D for Safety and Human Performance

NLR assists aviation companies, air traffic control, airports, regulatory bodies and governmental authorities by translating trends and developments into solutions. Our cutting-edge research and unique facilities ensure that NLR stays abreast of new developments and innovations in an ever-changing industry.

This booklet gives an overview of our expertise in the fields of safety and human performance, plus some of the projects that we have been working on in recent years in operational safety, organisational performance,human-machine interaction and human performance. Discover more about our research, facilities and services.

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Booklet: Research and development solutions for Air Traffic Management

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