Akim Niyonzima
Akim Niyonzima is Co-Founder and CTO at Nimbus Aerospace, a startup focused on next-generation aircraft technology. Previously, he held engineering roles at Bombardier and Cummins Inc., and his expertise includes aerospace engineering, additive manufacturing, and automation.
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.
Seattle’s Nimbus Aerospace Flies 10th-Scale Electric Jet Demonstrator in Tulsa, Targeting 2032 Production
Seattle-based startup Nimbus Aerospace successfully completed a 1-minute 23-second demonstrator flight of a 10th-scale model for its electric-powered business jet in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The company aims to develop a six-to-eight seat electric jet with a range of 1,100 miles and plans FAA certification and production by 2032.
Organizations
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Nimbus Aerospace Co-Founder & CTO 2024–present, Co-founder · current
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Bombardier AHMS Operations Focal 2024, Avionics Engineer 2022–2024, Avionics Engineer Intern 2022 · past
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Cummins Inc. Product Validation Engineer 2021 · past
Education
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Wichita State University Bachelor's degree, Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering · 2018–2022
