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Welcome to our new website

Discover our research and developments presented in a modern and contemporary way. Our experts work on innovative projects every day to make air and space travel safer, more sustainable, and efficient. We’re pleased to share our expertise and knowledge with you about our projects and research, including the insights, developments, and results of our projects, as well as the impact of our research and the latest technological advancements.

In collaboration with start-ups, industry, governments, and knowledge institutions, we seek practical solutions to complex challenges such as climate-neutral aviation, digitalisation, safety, and autonomy. Through our articles, reports, and videos, we demonstrate how we our knowledge, expertise, and state-of-the-art facilities contribute to address these challenges.

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Latest news

28 July 2025

Knowledge institutions join forces for integrated research  

Ten leading knowledge institutions, including Deltares, KNMI, Marin, NLR, RIVM, TNO, Wageningen Research, Naturalis, NFI and RCE, are joining forces and realising DigiLab Applied Knowledge in close cooperation. This programme, supported by the Ministry of Economic Affairs, focuses on setting up a innovative, digital research facility . DigiLab Applied Knowledge facilitates the exchange of advanced data, models, computing power and algorithms, helping knowledge institutions develop integrated solutions to complex, societal issues.  

Safety and Human performance

09 July 2025

Effectiveness of flight time limitations for aircrew members

The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) and its partners have completed a comprehensive research study on the effectiveness of current EU flight duty time limitations and rest requirements for aircrew members. The study, known as FTL2.0, aimed to assess whether current regulations provide sufficient protection against fatigue among aircrew members. The results of this research study have deepened the understanding of fatigue risks in commercial aviation and validated the current regulatory approach.

Defence and Security

02 July 2025

A new chapter for the Royal Netherlands Air Force: 112 years of history and a leap into the future

Yesterday, the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF) celebrated its 112th anniversary. In addition, the name of the Air Command (CLSK) is changing to Air and Space Command (CLRS). The name change means that space exploration is becoming more prominent within the Dutch defence. For NLR, this strong commitment by the Air Force to space power means that we can further accelerate, broaden and deepen our cooperation.