High flyers do business in the Netherlands

With almost a century of aerospace heritage the Netherlands remains a leader in European aerospace. Alongside excellent infrastructure, investment in innovation is essential in this sector and there are several exciting developments in both the R&D and Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) fields. This combination of tradition, expertise and innovation is why a natural aviation and aerospace community has developed in the Netherlands.

Business opportunities in the Dutch aerospace community

Aircraft maintenance in the Netherlands
There are approximately 3 0 certified companies that make up the Dutch MRO sector. Being a market leader in integrated services, engineering and combining the skilled workforce to execute top-quality modifications and engine repair, the Dutch MRO sector remains strong.
Locations for MRO activities:

• Amsterdam Airport Area (AAA) is proof that the Dutch aerospace sector is flourishing. In addition to being next door to one of the world’s best connected airports, aerospace giants such as Boeing and Airbus benefit from the technical expertise housed in the extensive business park known as Schiphol East or Maintenance Valley.
• Maastricht Maintenance Boulevard: the competitive and innovative one-stop shop location for MRO services to aircraft operators of regional and business aircraft by combining thecompetences and expertise of various MRO companies in the Maastricht region.

Innovation and R&D

• The Schiphol Aerospace Exchange is a new and ambitious project that promotes collaboration between businesses and leading education and research institutes including several universities, the National Aerospace Laboratory (NLR) and the European Space Agency (ESA) focusing on technology, knowledge, training and information.
• Delft University of Technology is part of the European Clear Sky industry-driven research programme focussing on the development of a greener generation of air transport.
• The Thermoplastic Composites Research Centre (TPRC) at the University ofTwente is designing more cost efficient and environmentally progressive thermoplastics for the aerospace industry.

Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency - how we help

With 30+ years of experience the NFIA, an operational unit of the Dutch Ministry of Economic Affairs, can play a valuable role for companies in their investment decision making process. The NFIA is a pivotal advisor when considering an improvement to sustain their pan-European business success. Our services are rendered free of charge, without obligation and on a confidential basis. Click here for more information.