Communication between air and ground is still often done using RT contact. RT has been used for decades in aviation and has proven to be a reliable means of communication. However, with the ever increase of traffic, the limits of RT communication will be encountered within the foreseeable future. Frequency congestion at busy airports/airspace, miscommunication […]
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KDC research agenda
The Netherlands Aerospace Centre (NLR) was asked to investigate how to optimise airspace use in the Netherlands by identifying inefficiencies in sharing military airspace with civil users. The Dutch airspace is limited and busy, and used by both civil and military users. To manage this efficiently, Flexible Use of Airspace (FUA) allows sharing based on […]
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26 March 2026 Actual, Actueel, Frontpage News, News, Nieuws, Resultaten, Results
What did KDC achieve in 2025? The results at a glance. The Knowledge and Development Centre (KDC) is a collaboration between the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, LVNL, KLM, and Royal Schiphol Group. Its mission is to develop and integrate knowledge to support innovation and future‑proof aviation at Schiphol and in the Netherlands. KDC […]
Read MoreKnowledge and Development Centre (KDC) The 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 advancing and innovating aviation in the Netherlands and at Mainport Schiphol. KDC has a multi-year program […]
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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 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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