NLR

About

The Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) is a leading research and technology organization focused on advancing aviation and space operations. Leveraging a multidisciplinary approach, NLR develops cost‑effective solutions across the full spectrum of design, production technology, and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) for both civil and defence sectors, with a core mission to make air and space activities safer, more sustainable, and more efficient. Operating from its Amsterdam and Marknesse facilities, NLR delivers end‑to‑end RDT&E services—including validation, verification, qualification, and performance evaluation—for aerospace systems, avionics, flight testing, cockpit simulation, aero‑acoustics, gas turbines, and more. With a team of roughly 900 specialists and an annual turnover of €88 million, the centre bridges research and practical application, supporting government and industry partners in the Netherlands and internationally.