The Netherlands Aerospace Centre ( The Netherlands Aerospace Centre is Europe's leading non-profit research institute for aeronautical technology. Its main business is to carry out civil and military aeronautical research and development and experimental verification work commissioned by governments and the aeronautical industry in Europe and worldwide to ensure the safety, sustainability and efficiency of aircraft.

NLR's main mission is to improve the sustainability, safety and efficiency of the aviation industry and is responsible for the identification, development and support of advanced technologies for the aviation sector. NLAC's ambition is to be the preferred partner of the Dutch government in all aviation-related fields, while also striving to be the most competitive knowledge organization in Europe, continuously expanding its knowledge in aviation safety, environment, materials, etc. NLAC's ambition is to be the preferred partner of the Dutch government in all aviation-related fields.

Initially, in order to improve the safety of military aviation, the Dutch government established the Center for Aviation Research Services in 1919, which gradually transformed with the rise and development of the civil aviation industry and eventually became the current Dutch Aerospace Center. The birth of the computer and the development of the digital industry also gave a huge boost to the research of the Aerospace Center, and the Center has responded positively to the safety and efficiency issues of concern to the public.

NLR currently has close working relationships with international civil aviation authorities such as the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and major aerospace companies such as Fokker, Airbus, Boeing, Embraer, AVIC and COMAC.