Air Traffic Management
Air Traffic Management
Air Traffic Management
29 May 2026
R&D case: Integrated interface solution for ATM and U-space systems
Project: ENSURE (ATM-Uspace Interface and Airspace Reconfiguration Service)
Air Traffic Management
29 May 2026
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.
Air Traffic Management
29 May 2026
Safer drone operations in increasingly congested airspace
Drone pilots can receive assistance when operating drones through a so-called detect-and-avoid system. This automated system advises the pilot how to manoeuvre in order to maintain sufficient distance from other drones. However, such systems do not always support the effective passing of another aircraft. Researchers at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) developed a system that performs this task more effectively, as part of a European project.
Safety and Human performance
Air Traffic Management
29 May 2026
Brochure: NARSIM - One simulator for ATC Radar and Tower simulations
The air traffic control environment requires frequent updates and modifications in order to comply with the newest regulations, address capacity and operational issues or improve the operational performance. Requirements for the new or modified procedures and systems can be tested and validated with a real time ATC simulator. This minimizes the risk during the implementation and increases the predictability of the actual operational performance.
Air Traffic Management
27 February 2025
Fast time simulation
Changes in airport or airspace layout are almost inevitably associated with new operational concepts. Such new concepts of operation need to be analysed and evaluated extensively in order to evolve from several initial ideas to a single, mature operational concept ready for implementation.
Air Traffic Management
27 February 2025
RPAS safety
With over two decades of experience in accident investigation, safety management, safety regulation, and safety risk modelling, NLR possesses a unique blend of expertise to support the development and implementation of safe and effective unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) operations. Our team has served as policy and technical advisors to key international UAS working groups, including the ICAO RPAS Panel, JARUS, EUROCAE WG UAS, and the UAS WG of the Network of Analysts, providing us with a deep understanding of the global regulatory landscape.
Air Traffic Management
26 February 2025
Runway allocation suite
NLR has developed a comprehensive runway allocation suite that provides airports with a tailored solution for optimising runway selection and allocation. This suite includes advanced tools for forecasting runway usage up to 30 hours in advance, as well as reporting mechanisms for monitoring runway allocation deviation and noise distribution. By leveraging this technology, airports can make more informed decisions about runway usage, reduce noise pollution, and improve overall efficiency. The suite is designed to be flexible and adaptable to the specific needs of each airport, with a user-friendly interface that visualises key decision-making parameters and motivations.