National Aerospace Laboratory
The National Aerospace Laboratory - NLR is the central institute for aerospace research in the Netherlands, an independent non-profit organisation that provides technological support to various customers. NLR works under national and international contracts in projects concerning aircraft development, aircraft operations, air traffic management and space technology.
NLR operates a variety of research and test facilities, including equipment for testing full-sized structures, specimens and materials, for aerodynamics and aero acoustics testing, for in-flight and flight simulator testing, and for environmental testing.