ZeroAvia
Facts
- HQ
- United Kingdom
- Sectors
- Aerospace, Clean energy, Hydrogen, Aviation
Nimbus Aerospace tests quarter-scale NX1 prototype in Oregon, targets 2028 full-scale flights and late‑2030 deliveries
Seattle-based Nimbus Aerospace completed two test flights of its quarter-scale NX1 hybrid-electric prototype in Oregon this summer, validating manufacturing and aerodynamic goals as it engineers a full-scale build aimed for 2028 and customer deliveries by late 2030.
Hydrogen Aviation Startup ZeroAvia Scales Back U.S. Operations, CEO and Several Executives Depart Amid Strategic Shift
ZeroAvia, a hydrogen aviation startup backed by Bill Gates and Amazon, has scaled back its ambitions by ceasing most operations in Washington and California, shifting product development to the UK, and experiencing executive departures, including CEO Val Miftakhov. Despite these setbacks, the company maintains its mission to advance hydrogen-electric powertrains for aviation and seeks to adjust its pace and focus according to market conditions.
ZeroAvia Seeks $150M to Fund Hydrogen-Electric Aviation Powertrain Production Through 2028
ZeroAvia, a sustainable aviation startup, is seeking $150 million in funding to sustain operations through 2028 and plans to start commercial production of its hydrogen-electric powertrain by 2027. The company has secured over 2,000 orders, is working with aviation authorities for certification, and recently partnered with RVL Aviation to retrofit cargo aircraft in the UK.
