Introduction course aviation 2026

• What does the Dutch aviation sector look like?
• How can an aircraft continue to fly (technically and economically)?
• What will happen in the aircraft and airport industry in the coming years?

Every year, AeroNL organises an introduction course for new employees within the aviation sector. The aim of this course is to provide participants with an introduction to the aviation sector and the Netherlands’ position in the international aviation market in one day. It is often not easy for companies and organisations to free up time to update employees who are new to this sector. However, employees need basic knowledge of the sector, the market, and the most important players in it. Topics include the current state of the Dutch aviation industry, trends, and developments within the sector.

The presentations are given in English by experts with years of experience in the sector. The course takes place on 1 October 2026 from 9:00 until 18:00 (lunch included) at the Aviation Theme Park Aviodrome in Lelystad.

For whom is the course?

• For (new) employees who just started working within the aviation sector
• Employees who have been working in this sector for some time and who want to broaden and update their view
• Civil servants with aviation in their portfolio

Topics & speakers:

• Opening by
  Paul Eijssen – Managing Director AeroNL
• Historical perspective and future by
  Joris Melkert – Associate Professor at TU Delft Faculty of Aerospace Engineering
• Technology and maintenance by
  Jenny van der Pols – Head of Design – Aircraft Performance at ADSE
• Developments in the market by
  Jan-Willem van Zwieten – Head of Tech Hub at Airbus Netherlands
• MRO by
  Arjan de Jong – Principal R&D Engineer at NLR
• Airports by
  Joeri Aulman – Region Manager at NACO
• Air Traffic Control Operations by
  Hans van Weerdenburg – Owner ATCO/ Senior Aviation Consultant for To70
• Government by
  Niek Lobé – Head of Unit Aerospace & Space Policy at the Ministry of Economic Affairs
• Young AeroNL by
  Member of the Board of Young AeroNL

What else can you expect besides the presentations?

• A tour of the Aviodrome museum
• A group assignment “What does the aircraft/ airport of the future look like?”
• Networking during breaks, lunch, and drinks
• A certificate after completing the training

Location:
The introduction course takes place at Aviation-Theme Park Aviodrome. In addition to an indoor exhibition of 6000 m², Aviodrome also has a large outdoor area with a total of more than 100 historic aircraft. The ideal location for an introductory course in the aerospace and airport development sectors.

Luchtvaartmuseum Aviodrome
Pelikaanweg 50
8218 PG, Lelystad

Costs:
The course costs € 375,- (exclusive VAT) for AeroNL members.
The course costs € 725,- (exclusive VAT) for non-AeroNL members.
The costs include lunch, refreshments, snacks, a handout, a certificate, and a guided tour of the museum.

NOTE: If you cancel within 7 days before the event, the full price will be charged. This also applies if you do not show up on the day of the course.

For more information and registration, please contact Veerle Koenen at veerle.koenen@aeronl.com. You can register until Wednesday, 23 September.

We hope to welcome you at the Aviodrome in Lelystad on 1 October 2026!