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Nimbus is building planes for sustainable air travel.
Nimbus is a Seattle-based team of aerospace engineers and enthusiasts founded in March 2023, with a mission to make private air travel sustainable.
Put simply, the N1000 is a: zero emissions, high performance, low operating cost, and quiet aircraft.
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Oct 2026 · GeekWireNews article
Nimbus Aerospace completes two test flights of its 200-pound NX1 quarter-scale prototype at Oregon’s Pendleton Airport UAS Range, demonstrating its manufacturing capabilities and the aircraft’s aerodynamics and stability. The aircraft has a 15-foot wingspan, and Nimbus is developing a six- to eight-passenger hybrid-electric plane designed for a 1,500-mile range while using half the fuel of a comparable conventional aircraft. The company targets full-scale prototype test flights in 2028 and customer deliveries in late 2030, using its ACT platform to streamline FAA certification.
Sep 2026 · linkedin.comNews article
Nimbus Aerospace successfully tests a 1/10th-scale hybrid-electric jet prototype, validating its propulsion technology for future commercial aircraft. The Seattle-based startup demonstrates key advancements in electric aviation, targeting business jet applications. Flight data confirms the system’s operational stability at reduced scale.
Mar 2025 · asme.orgNews article
Nimbus Aerospace successfully test-flies its N1000-XSS1 hybrid-electric business jet demonstrator, validating the feasibility of its sustainable aviation technology. The flight represents a key step toward commercializing electric-powered aircraft for corporate travel.
Jan 2025 · Globalair.comNews article