Providing real‑life environments where aviation innovations are tested, validated and scaled at an operational airport means giving partners direct access to the complexity, constraints and opportunities of real operations. At RHIA, new concepts move beyond theory: they are shaped through hands‑on experimentation, refined with operational insights and accelerated through collaboration with airport experts, regulators and industry partners. This pathway invites innovators to bring their ideas into a living lab at Rotterdam The Hague Airport where challenges become learning opportunities — and promising solutions can grow into scalable, future‑ready applications.
The Aviation Fieldlabs pathway brings innovation to life by offering real operational environments where new technologies can be tested, validated and scaled. At the heart of this pathway are two complementary innovation spaces: Fieldlab Next Aviation, combining the expertise of RTHA and leading research partners to enable flight and ground‑operation testing across multiple dedicated facilities — from hydrogen storage areas to research aircraft trials; and the Airport Technology Lab, a digital testing ground where data‑driven solutions are developed using an open airport data platform. Together, they create a powerful ecosystem where innovators can explore, experiment and accelerate the future of aviation.
