Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre

Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) is an independent Dutch applied-research organization with roots in the 1919 Rijks-Studiedienst voor de Luchtvaart and current legal name Stichting Koninklijk Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum. NLR connects science, industry, government, and defense through aerospace research, development, test and evaluation across aircraft, drones, space systems, propulsion, materials, safety, autonomy, air-traffic operations, satellite navigation, space situational awareness, sustainability, and research infrastructure. Its research infrastructure is available to companies and other research institutions for collaborative projects. Capabilities include the NARSIM human-in-the-loop air traffic control simulator, aeroacoustic testing, automated composite manufacturing, avionics prototyping, structural and materials testing, and thermal-vacuum and vibration qualification. The Marknesse Drone Centre supports experimental UAS flights in dedicated restricted airspace. Research aircraft include a Cessna Citation II and an electric Pipistrel Velis Electro. In air traffic management, NLR develops and assesses controller tools, flight procedures, arrival management and the integration of uncrewed aircraft. Its online infrastructure catalogue and research repository help users find relevant facilities and published work.