📢 Presentatie op Forum Acusticum / Euronoise 2025 Afgelopen maand presenteerde Rebekka van der Grift een deel van haar promotieonderzoek tijdens de Forum Acusticum / Euronoise 2025 conferentie in Málaga, Spanje. Haar paper, getiteld “Analysing the Effect of Undetected Flights in the Comparison of Measured and Modelled Aircraft Noise”, behandelt een belangrijk vraagstuk binnen het vakgebied van […]
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KDC Research Agenda 2025-2029
14 July 2025 Airline and Airport Operational Efficiency, Airspace Design & Innovation, AMAN Cluster inclusief iCAS ontwikkeling, Capacity Management, Capacity Management, Environmental sustainability, Frontpage News, HF in ATM van de toekomst, HF in Future ATM, KDC research agenda, News, Safe Airspace and Airport Navigation
🌍✈️ The KDC is on a mission to drive sustainable development at Mainport Schiphol! By launching and executing targeted projects in close collaboration with the air transport sector and government, we tackle complex challenges that require the expertise of multiple stakeholders and research institutes. Our efforts are guided by the KDC Research Agenda, which outlines […]
Read MoreAt KDC, we are continuously working on improving our processes and models to enhance the efficiency and performance of infrastructure maintenance. Our project, ‘Maintenance Works Impact Model,’ investigates the feasibility of an impact model that accurately predicts the effects of maintenance on runway usage, environment, capacity, and costs. By simulating various scenarios, we can implement […]
Read MoreFor those who haven’t yet had the pleasure of meeting Rebekka van der Grift, we herewith would like to introduce our dedicated PhD candidate who is making significant strides in the field of aviation. Rebekka is focusing on an essential and contemporary topic: noise calculation. Accurate aircraft noise calculations are essential for mitigating noise pollution around […]
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24 April 2025 Centre of Excellence, Frontpage News, News
On the 17th of April we had a fantastic event where we reconnected with many former and current KDC students. The event was hosted by Royal Schiphol Group and the opening was led by Jan Zekveld, Senior Manager Innovation Strategy & Airport Planning at RSG. Inspiring workshops were presented by KLM, RSG, and LVNL. Our […]
Read MoreThe KDC Foundation is a collaboration between the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, LVNL, and aviation sector partners KLM and Royal Schiphol Group. The foundation develops and integrates knowledge with the aim of developing and innovating aviation in the Netherlands and Mainport Schiphol. The KDC has a multi-year program carried out in collaboration with […]
Read MoreIn 2023, six projects were worked on within KDC as part of the multi-year program. Three of these projects continued from 2022. Four of the six projects were completed in 2023. The remaining two projects will be completed in 2024. The main topics worked on in 2023 are: The study Air-Ground Datalink Implementation Strategy, which investigated […]
Read MoreIn 2022 fourteen projects were worked on within KDC, five of which continued from 2021. Eight of the fourteen projects were completed in 2022. The remaining six projects will be completed in 2023 or later. In 2022, two students from the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences graduated within the KDC, in the bachelor track of […]
Read MoreIn 2021, twelve sub-projects were worked on within KDC, all of which fall under the projects listed below. In 2021, the KDC Management project was implemented, which provides support for the projects, maintenance of the website, and financial management. The research within KDC is divided into two parts: • Research conducted by one of our […]
Read MoreThe Knowledge and Development Centre (KDC) focuses on creating sustainable solutions for Mainport Schiphol through collaborative projects with the air transport sector and government. Guided by the KDC Research Agenda, the KDC-board monitors project progress and sets priorities. In 2024, KDC refined its agenda with expert input, addressing significant future challenges expected within Schiphol’s operational […]
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