VDL Group is a Dutch high-tech industrial supplier involved in the space industry through its subsidiaries like VDL Defence Technologies and VDL ETG. They focus on the development, engineering, and production of mechanical and mechatronic solutions, including satellite chassis and advanced laser terminals for optical communication with satellites. VDL has been involved in projects like CubeCAT and UltraAir, partnering with organizations like Airbus and the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research (TNO). Their activities aim to advance high-performance technologies in space exploration and satellite communication.
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Airbus and VDL Group have signed a partnership agreement to develop and manufacture a laser communication terminal for aircraft called UltraAir.
Airbus and VDL Group signed a partnership agreement to develop and manufacture a laser communication terminal for aircraft called UltraAir.
Airbus and VDL Group will prepare a demonstration of an UltraAir prototype and conduct a first flight test in 2024 based on development led by Airbus and TNO.
Airbus and VDL Group will prepare a demonstration of an UltraAir prototype and a first flight test in 2024.
VDL Group will provide design for production and manufacture critical systems for the UltraAir terminal.
VDL Group will provide design for production and manufacture critical systems for the UltraAir terminal.
As of 2024, Airbus and VDL Group will further industrialize the UltraAir prototype to make it ready for integration with a hosting aircraft.
As of 2024 Airbus and VDL Group will further industrialize the UltraAir prototype to make it ready for integration with a hosting aircraft.