Hoe kunnen we vliegtuigen stiller én duurzamer laten landen? Tijdens zijn afstudeeronderzoek heeft Yoari zich verdiept in zogeheten idle descents: naderingen waarbij vliegtuigen vrijwel zonder motorvermogen dalen. Deze methode zorgt voor minder brandstofverbruik en minder geluidsoverlast, maar brengt ook uitdagingen met zich mee. Door invloeden zoals wind en variaties in de vluchtuitvoering zijn deze dalingen […]
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Capacity Management
Jorn van Beek (MSc)
16 June 2026 Alumni, Capacity Management, Capacity Management
Evaluation of Arrival Manager Horizon Extension in a Trajectory Management context The Arrival Manager (AMAN) system is used to provide regulation on aircraft entering the Terminal Maneuvering Area (TMA). New regulations require the AMAN to freeze the sequence further ahead than the current 14 minutes with the aim of reducing fuel burn and decreasing controller […]
Read More🎓 In februari mocht het KDC weer een aantal nieuwe studenten van de Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA) welkom heten. Team KDC kijkt er – samen met hun begeleider Koos Noordeloos – naar uit welke vernieuwende ideeën en waardevolle perspectieven zij zullen inbrengen in de luchtvaartsector. Hierbij de onderwerpen die aan bod komen: · Sten den Hartog […]
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 […]
Read MoreHet onderwerp waarop onze Master student Jens Bremer gaat afstuderen is het volgende: Improving the departure manager (DMAN) at Schiphol through PEGT Integration Schiphol kent momenteel een vertrekpunctualiteit (OTP15) van slechts rond de 67%, waardoor elke verbetering in voorspelbaarheid en planning direct bijdraagt aan een efficiëntere operatie. Met het nieuwe project ‘Deep Turnaround’ van Schiphol […]
Read MoreKDC 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 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 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 […]
Read MoreThe work of the KDC is managed based on the KDC Research Agenda. It contains a description of active projects as well as proposed research. The document is also used by the board to monitor the status and progress of the research. Furthermore, the research agenda is used to set priorities between projects while maintaining […]
Read MoreOne of of our students – Sven Vegter – was given the opportunity to present his bachelors thesis during the SESAR Innovation days in Sevilla. The aeronautical traffic capacity is approaching its limits. This is especially true for airports where airports are constrained to resources such as runways. Consequences of full capacity traffic can be […]
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