Young NAG visits (Jong) NLR: AI Applications in Aviation

Dear Young NAG members,

Artificial intelligence (AI), you can barely open a news or LinkedIn feed without immediately read about it. The hype is real, but what does AI actually mean for the aviation sector? On Thursday the 28th of May 2026, Jong NLR and Young NAG are joining forces for an afternoon meetup at NLR Amsterdam to explore and discuss AI Applications in Aviation and to demystify some of the buzz.

The program features pitches on AI projects from NLR and NAG member companies, followed by an open discussion on where AI stands in aviation today and where it's heading. After the discussion, we'll take you on an exclusive tour of two of NLR's flagship research facilities: the NARSIM (National Air Traffic Control Simulator) and the VCNS (Virtual Control and Navigation Suite).

We’ll cap it off at 't Ketelhuis, NLR's very own on-site ‘bar’!

Preliminary Programme:

🕐 Time: 16:00 – 18:00-ish
📍 Location: NLR – Netherlands Aerospace Centre, Amsterdam

• 16:00 – Welcome & short NLR introduction
• 16:10 – Project Pitches on AI applications in aviation
  • AI for advanced damage assessment (Project GERDA), Madelyn Deuten, NLR
  • More to TBA...
• 16:40 – Open discussion on AI in aviation, today and in the future
• 16:50 – Guided tour of NARSIM and VCNS research facilities ✈️
• ~17:00 – Drinks at 't Ketelhuis

⚠️ Important – Security Check
To access the NLR premises, we need to submit your:

• Full name (as shown on your ID).
• Company name

ℹ️ You need to bring your ID or passport with you to register at the reception!

ℹ️ Practical Info

• The event will be in English
• Spots are limited: first come, first served!

🎤 Want to pitch your own AI project? We'd love to hear from you, so let us know when you register!

🔗 Register now using the form below!