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NRC Institute for Aerospace Research

NRC Institute for Aerospace Research

NRC-IAR

As Canada's national aerospace laboratory, the NRC Institute for Aerospace Research (NRC Aerospace) supports the Canadian aerospace industry with R&D concerning the design, manufacture, performance, use and safety of aerospace vehicles.


 

Doing Business

Canadian and foreign companies and government departments and agencies contract with IAR to use their facilities, services and technology to develop new products and to adapt existing products for aerospace applications.

Contact:
Jeff Mackwood
Marketing Manager
National Research Council Canada
Institute for Aerospace Research
1200 Montreal Road, Building M3
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A 0R6
Tel.: (613) 990-0765
Fax: (613) 952-7214
Email: Jeff.Mackwood@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca

 

Aerodynamics Laboratory

Aerodynamics Laboratory

The Aerodynamics Laboratory provides services to clients in fixed- and rotary-wing aerodynamics and exploits its aerodynamic knowledge and capabilities in non-aeronautical applications such as bridges, tall buildings, and surface vehicles.

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre

Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre

The Aerospace Manufacturing Technology Centre (AMTC) helps industry implement advanced, cost-effective, manufacturing methods for aerospace that facilitate the transition to next-generation manufacturing, particularly among SMEs.

Flight Research Laboratory

Flight Research Laboratory

The Flight Research Laboratory provides consulting services, engages in collaborative research and performs complex in-flight experiments in the areas of flight vehicle research, flight systems technology development and airborne research.

Gas Turbine Laboratory

Gas Turbine Laboratory

The Gas Turbine Laboratory has unique facilities and expertise to assist industry in improving and evaluating the performance of gas turbine engines and components in compliance with environmental, safety, and operational requirements.

Structures and Materials Performance Laboratory

Structures and Materials Performance Laboratory

The Structures and Materials Performance Laboratory conducts research on issues affecting the design, strength, durability, structural integrity and performance of new and legacy aircraft structures and components.