Netherlands

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Three years after the Dutch government first proposed a flight cap, plans for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol are still up in the air.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Tony Osborne
For the first time outside the U.S., a Royal Netherlands Air Force F-35 Joint Strike Fighter has shared data with the Dutch information system Keystone.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Aviation industry players have filed summary proceedings against the Dutch government’s decision to implement a controversial cap at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Steve Trimble
Sweden will buy four Embraer C-390s through a multinational contracting vehicle established last July by the Netherlands.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
In its annual report, published Feb. 19, Pilatus says the situation with suppliers post-COVID “remains challenging.”
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
Rheinmetall is due to start delivering to the Netherlands simulators for Embraer C-390 transport aircraft under a recently agreed deal.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The three-year Battage—a moniker combining "battery" and "age"—is led by Italy and involves participants from Belgium, Germany, Greece and the Netherlands.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The service will replace its existing fleet of 13 PC-7s with eight PC-7MKXs and four flight simulators.
Light Attack and Advanced Training

By Robert Wall
Warsaw said it expects deliveries in 2029-35.
Missile Defense & Weapons

By Matthew Fulco
The fund will be the first focused on European defense technology in the Benelux (Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg) region.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Robert Wall
After being passed over by Spain, Leonardo nets an Austrian purchase of 12 M-346 trainers.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
The plan has been met with “incomprehension” by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, whose hub is at the airport.
Airports & Networks

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has signed a contract for 12 Airbus H225M Caracal helicopters to support Dutch special operations forces.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
Our roundup of the main aerospace and defense stories making the news this week.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The Netherlands has become the second nation in the Air Force Capability Coalition for Ukraine to deliver aircraft into the war-torn country.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Graham Warwick
The Munich-based company has now raised more than €135 million.
Advanced Air Mobility

By Tony Osborne
The Royal Netherlands Air Force is set to become the second European air arm after Norway’s to depend entirely on the F-35 for combat aircraft operations.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
The six aircraft are part of a wider defense spending package worth €2.4 billion ($2.6 billion).
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Helen Massy-Beresford
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines cautiously welcomed the less drastic plans, which foresee a reduction in aircraft movements to 475,000-485,000.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Robert Wall
“New threats require action,” the Dutch government says, also announcing it will spend money on helicopters, tanks and warships in addition to the F-35 JSF buy.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Steve Trimble
Zelenskyy signed a decree that dismissed Lt. Gen. Mykola Oleshchuk, the Ukrainian air force commander since 2021.
Budget, Policy & Operations

By Tony Osborne
NATO looks set to purchase a further three Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft to bolster the alliance’s Multinational MRTT Unit.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Robert Wall
The Netherlands has signed an order with Robin Radar Systems for sensors to detect small UAS and plans to donate them to Ukraine to bolster air defense.
Sensors & Electronic Warfare

By Robert Wall
Embraer has signed a contract with the Netherlands and Austria for the European countries’ joint procurement of nine C-390 tactical airlifters.
Farnborough Airshow

By Brian Everstine, Tony Osborne, Robert Wall
After months of preparation, Ukraine is about to receive its first batch of F-16s to help it battle Russia.
Budget, Policy & Operations