Today, at the Paris Air Show, the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the National Aerospace Laboratory of the Netherlands (NLR) will sign a Cooperation Agreement in the field of Fiber Reinforced Composites. Goal of the cooperation is to more efficiently […]
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As so many already predicted, 3D printing is unleashing an economic revolution. On the one hand, this production technology has significant logistical advantages. 3D printers allow for local manufacturing of components, eliminating the need for expensive and unsustainable transportation of […]
The National Aerospace Laboratory of the Netherlands (NLR) signed a contract with Chinese civil aircraft manufacturer COMAC/SADRI in Shanghai on Monday, 20th May 2013. The contract provides for support in the certification of the C919 aircraft for wet and snow-covered runways. NLR […]
The German-Dutch Wind Tunnels (DNW), the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and Delft University of Technology (TUD) signed this week a cooperation agreement with COMAC-BASTRI during the economic mission to China. BASTRI is the research branch of Chinese aircraft manufacturer COMAC […]
The punctuality and capacity of an airport can be improved and increased by giving pilots early information of their expected arrival time. Efficiency is very important in the air transport industry, because it has both environmental and economic benefits. The […]
NLR assessed the feasibility of a training academy for operators of unmanned aerial vehicles, which are on the brink of a major breakthrough, according to aviation analysts. The potential applications of unmanned aerial systems (UASs) are growing exponentially, not only […]
NLR conducted intensive research to assess how innovative visual concepts could improve the flight safety of small helicopters to the desired standard. European and American aviation authorities agree that the flight safety of small helicopters is not improving quickly enough. […]
Late January 2013, Airbus successfully completed an extensive test campaign in the DNW-LLF wind tunnel under the European Clean Sky program. Worldwide a large demand for more economical aircraft exists, for environmental reasons as well as the need for airlines […]
NLR participated in the ALEF project, conducted in the 7th Framework Programme of the EU. For NLR participation in the project is aiming at gaining knowledge on reliable and efficient prediction of aircraft loads near the extremes of the flight […]