Platform System Design

Platform Technology

24 February 2025

Engine liner testing

The design and optimisation of engine nacelle and exhaust acoustic lining materials is crucial for reducing noise pollution and improving overall engine performance. However, verifying the effectiveness of these materials can be a complex task. NLR can assist in the design and experimental verification of engine nacelle and exhaust acoustic lining materials, as well as provide a quick comparison of the damping characteristics of various acoustic liner panels. Additionally, we can help validate the effects of grazing flow on the acoustic impedance, ensuring that your engine liner design meets the required standards and performs optimally.

Sustainability and Environment

27 January 2025

The need for disruptive aircraft concepts to address climate change

The EU project EXAELIA aims to accelerate the reduction of aviation emissions and its climate and environmental impacts. The project will evaluate novel flying test beds which are needed for de-risking the development of future long-range aircraft, thereby also helping the European industry to maintain its market position in aviation. The project’s official kick-off meeting was held on 22 January 2025, in Amsterdam. The consortium is coordinated by NLR.

Avy - Autonomous fixed-wing drone
Platform System Design

22 January 2025

Avy and NLR partner to drive drone innovation

NLR has partnered with Avy, a Dutch company that develops autonomous fixed-wing drones tailored for humanitarian, health, and environmental missions, with a focus on creating a sustainable impact. NLR has acquired an Avy drone for testing and evaluation, aiming to drive innovation in aerospace applications. This collaboration supports the development of sustainable and cutting-edge drone technology.

Sustainability and Environment

03 May 2024

First flight with electric scale model

On the 2nd of May 2024, a scaled version of a large passenger aircraft with distributed electric propulsion undertook its maiden flight. Further testing will follow to qualify and measure its dynamic flying behaviour, aimed at understanding the advantages of this Distributed Electric Propulsion technology for large passenger aircraft. A reduction of 20% energy consumption should be feasible for the full-scale aircraft.