In a world filled with uncertainty, technological acceleration, and complex multi-domain conflicts, designing future-proof military capabilities poses  a significant challenge. Wargaming offers a powerful means of  exposing assumptions, testing ideas, and stimulating critical thinking. A recently published article in the JAPCC Journal, co-authored by Antoine de Reus (NLR) and Lieutenant Colonel Gwendolyn Bakx (Royal Netherlands […]

Het bericht The human element behind future-proof defence verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

When an aircraft model enters a wind tunnel, it’s a decisive step in development. Years of development, simulation and numerical analysis are about to face measurable reality. NLR ensures every campaign is carefully prepared and executed. Wind tunnel models are custom-made, combining aerodynamic fidelity, structural integrity, and measurement accuracy. NLR delivers high-quality models with decades […]

Het bericht Brochure: Wind tunnel modelling and testing verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

NLR’s research infrastructure comprises a diverse range of facilities and equipment, forming thefoundation of our applied research. Our state-of-the-art facilities are accessible to companies andother research institutions, allowing for collaborative innovation. In this brochure we present a modestpart of our extensive facilities for aviation, defence and space applications with which we can supportyour research projects […]

Het bericht Brochure: Research infrastructure verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Hydrogen as a fuel is considered to be an important route towards future sustainable aviation. For aviationapplications, hydrogen presents several key advantages: it allows for the elimination of carbon emissions inflight and along the entire life cycle. Its usage in fuel cells allows eliminating NOx and particles. When burntin a turbine engine, very low particle […]

Het bericht Booklet: R&D More electric and hydrogen-electric powered aerospace verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Royal NLR operates as a non-profit, objective and independent research centre, working with its partners towards a better world tomorrow. As part of that, NLR offers innovative solutions and technical expertise, with the aim of making aerospace more sustainable, safer, more efficient and effective. We are the connection between scientific research, policy-based support and industrial […]

Het bericht Booklet: Applied research for aerospace industry, space and defence verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

How do you make an entire aviation system more sustainable, rather than just a single flight or a single aircraft? That is what Royal NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre – and TU Delft are investigating in the newly established Dutch Aviation Systems Analysis Lab. Last week, the organisations demonstrated connecting their simulation models for the […]

Het bericht NLR and TU Delft link simulation models in new lab focused on climate-neutral aviation verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

The QScale joint project coordinated by VTT with Tampere and Aalto Universities has received funding from Business Finland's prestigious Rise to Challenge Programme. In the project, researchers are developing a radical improvement in the energy efficiency and scalability of quantum computers through optical control and ultra-precise signal technology based on quantum phenomena. The anticipated breakthrough of quantum technologies into societally impactful applications still requires major research openings such as QScale. In theory, quantum computers are known to be capable of calculations

Introduction From the first glider flight to the first powered flight, aviation pioneers have paved the way for remarkable innovations in flight. At NASA, our pilots conduct research, study wildfires, and support unmanned aircraft missions. In fact, out of the 360 astronauts who have been selected, 191 of them have been pilots!   The History of Pilot Certificates […]

Pilot Flight Logs Pilot flight logs, which have been around in one form or another since the beginning of flight, have served several purposes. Today, pilot logbooks are used by aviators to provide a record of their flights, including current and accumulated flight time, number and locations of takeoffs and landings, as well as unique […]

 

In 2026, the von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics (VKI) celebrates 70 years of scientific excellence, innovation, and international collaboration. To mark this milestone, VKI will host a two-day anniversary event bringing together a unique community of industry leaders, academic partners, institutional stakeholders, and alumni from all over the world.

This exceptional gathering will highlight VKI’s legacy and future ambitions in fluid dynamics research, education, and technology development.

The programme of this exclusive event is available here: Download the programme.

Why Become a Sponsor?

Supporting the VKI 70th Anniversary offers a unique opportunity to position your organization at the heart of a highly specialized, influential and international network.

Enhance Your Visibility

Showcase your expertise, technologies, and achievements to a targeted audience of decision-makers, researchers, and engineers from leading organizations and institutions. You will engage directly with the VKI alumni network, an international community of experts active across all fields of fluid dynamics research and technology.

A Unique Event Experience

The anniversary programme is designed to foster meaningful exchanges and high-level interactions, including:

    A prestigious plenary session with key representatives from industry, academia, and international organizations
    Laboratory visits, showcasing VKI’s world-class research infrastructure
    Networking opportunities, including receptions and catering moments in a dedicated event setting

We offer tailored sponsorship packages designed to maximize your visibility and impact throughout the event. Join us in shaping the next chapter of VKI.

PLATINUM SPONSOR - 10 000 EUR (VAT excl.)

Exclusive - Limited to 1 sponsor

• Sponsorship of the Alumni Dinner (Saturday, 19 September)
• Signage at the Alumni Dinner venue
• Opportunity to deliver a speech during the Alumni Dinner
• Two complimentary Alumni Dinner tickets
• Promotional item (provided by the sponsor) distributed to the participants
• Premium booth space (3m x 1,50m) with electrical outlet **, branded counter, two chairs and one screen in the coffee break and reception area
• Signage in the plenary room
• Exclusive recognition in opening and closing remarks
• One full-page colour advertisement in the final programme
• Logo on all event communications
• Logo and backlink on the VKI website
• Displaying of flyers at VKI during the academic year

GOLD SPONSOR - 5 000 EUR (VAT excl.)

Maximum 2 sponsors

• Sponsorship of the Reception after the plenary session (Friday, 18 September)
• Booth space (3 m x 1,50 m) with electrical outlet **, branded counter and two chairs in the coffee break and reception area
• Exclusive recognition in the Reception’s opening remarks
• One half-page colour advertisement in the final programme
• Logo on all event communications
• Logo and backlink on the VKI website

SILVER SPONSOR - 2 500 EUR (VAT excl.)

• Sponsorship of a Coffee Break  
• Signage on the coffee tables
• Branded counter and two chairs in the coffee break and reception area
• One quarter-page colour advertisement in the final programme  
• Logo on all event communications
• Logo and backlink on the VKI website

BRONZE SPONSOR - 1 000 EUR (VAT excl.)

• Banner in the coffee break and reception area
• Logo on all event communications
• Logo and backlink on the VKI website

**Exhibition spaces include floor area only. Sponsors are welcome to bring their own booth structures, provided they conform to the specified dimensions. If needed, standard booth equipment (e.g., backdrop, counter, lighting) can be arranged through the official event supplier at an additional cost (details will be provided upon confirmation).
 
The complete sponsorship package, including the order form and all practical details, is available for download.

Accommodation Programme Sponsorship Packages

 

For any questions regarding sponsorship opportunities, please contact:

Christelle Debeer | von Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics

[email protected]

 

We look forward to partnering with you.

Project: ENSURE (ATM-Uspace Interface and Airspace Reconfiguration Service) Building on the foundations of the Dynamic Airspace Reconfiguration (DAR) concept and ATM interfaces developed in project AURA, the SESAR-funded ENSURE project aims to further automate and streamline the process for seamless data exchange between air traffic management (ATM) systems and unmanned air traffic management (U-space) systems. […]

Het bericht R&D case: Integrated interface solution for ATM and U-space systems verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

The challenge for civil aviation operators is to achieve competitive and sustainable aviation. The growing demand to increase efficiency, sustainability, safety and security, enhance resilience and reduce costs requires innovative solutions. That is why Royal NLR focuses its innovative R&D and solutions within the Air Traffic Management (ATM) domain on delivering sustainability, efficiency, safety & […]

Het bericht Booklet: R&D solutions for Air Traffic Management verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Drone pilots can receive assistance when operating drones through a so-called detect-and-avoid system. This automated system advises the pilot how to manoeuvre in order to maintain sufficient distance from other drones. However, such systems do not always support the effective passing of another aircraft. Researchers at the Royal Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) developed a system […]

Het bericht Safer drone operations in increasingly congested airspace verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

NASA’s X-59 quiet supersonic research aircraft is preparing for some of its most significant flights yet. The X-plane is about to begin a new block of test flights that will include its first time flying faster than the speed of sound and other mission-critical objectives. “What comes next is the first time this one-of-a-kind aircraft […]

The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) has commissioned a new vibration testing system (‘shaker’). The installation is used to test aircraft and satellite components for resistance to shocks and vibrations. With this new equipment, NLR can now also test complete systems. The vibration test system, a TIRA 59412 model, is one of the most powerful of […]

Het bericht NLR acquires larger ‘shaker’ for complete systems testing verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

DLR, ONERA, and JAXA held a trilateral meeting in Modane, France, on May 13 to advance aeronautics research collaboration. Prior to the meeting, ONERA and JAXA also held a high-level meeting in Palaiseau, reaffirming the importance of international cooperation in aviation.

From high‑speed research flights to high‑altitude science campaigns, NASA depends on aircraft that perform at their best and the ground crews who keep them mission ready. At NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, specially trained maintenance crews are essential to keeping the agency’s aircraft flying safely and reliably. This year, NASA added two […]

Editor’s Note: This advisory was updated May 22, 2026 to include a retirement. NASA announced Friday an agencywide realignment to increase mission focus and move out on the National Space Policy. These changes position the agency to better deliver on the nation’s highest‑priority objectives with speed and efficiency. During the Ignition event in late March, […]

A South Dakota State University team took first place at NASA’s fifth annual Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, which challenged student teams to address a critical element of U.S. aviation: aircraft maintenance. This year’s competition, RepAir: Advancing Aircraft Maintenance, asked teams of postsecondary students to develop innovative systems and practices that could advance commercial aircraft maintenance […]

NASA will hold its 2026 Lunabotics Challenge Tuesday, May 19, to Thursday, May 21, at the Astronauts Memorial Foundation’s Center for Space Education at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Florida.   Links to view the Lunabotics competition live can be found on the agency’s Lunabotics page. The competition is slated to run between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. each day.    Media are invited to attend the […]

From 12 to 22 May, NLR-Marknesse will serve as the host location for NATO’s annual exercise dedicated to improving drone counter-measures. During this event, military personnel, tech experts, and innovators from across the Alliance will gather in the Noordoostpolder for a counter-drone exercise. Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) represent an ever-growing challenge in modern conflict. During […]

Het bericht NLR-Marknesse host of NATO exercise TIE26 verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

NASA’s home for experimental flight is welcoming more flyers to its already high-performing fleet as it continues to support science and aeronautics test missions – continuing the legacy of pioneers like Neil Armstrong. NASA’s Armstrong Flight Research Center in Edwards, California, added multiple aircraft this year: two F-15s supersonic jets, a Pilatus PC-12 utility plane, […]

A team of Cornell University students are turning heads within industry and the federal government with the results of their research into creating a national air transportation management system in which thousands of drones could safely operate together. NASA is sponsoring their work through the University Student Research Challenge (USRC), which provides grants to college […]

Several NATO member states are looking to commission the development of a new type of helicopter. This is intended to replace the current medium-lift helicopters in ten to fifteen years’ time. As part of one of the exploratory projects, led by the Italian company Leonardo, experts from NLR have conducted an in-depth analysis of the […]

Het bericht NLR contributes to helicopter of the future verscheen eerst op Nederlands Lucht- en Ruimtevaartcentrum.

Press release 5 May 2026 Reduciner’s innovative technology addresses one of the most difficult challenges in climate change mitigation: how to turn unavoidable industrial emissions into an asset. For industrial customers, it offers a cost-efficient way to profitably use captured CO₂, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and improve competitiveness in a low-carbon economy. Raising 3.6 million euros in its initial funding round, Reduciner plans to build its first industrial-scale pilot, a 1MW facility in Finland, to begin the commercialisation of its technology. Reduciner, a deep tech startup