FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – Jeddah, KSA, 22 January 2026 – Westbrook Racing, the competitive force in the UIM E1 World Championship, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Nimbus Aerospace for the 2026 racing season. As an innovative leader in electric mobility and sustainable aerospace solutions, Nimbus Aerospace will join Westbrook Racing as an official partner, supporting the team’s pursuit of performance, precision, and technological excellence.
Nimbus Aerospace is an investor-backed aerospace company on a mission to electrify private air travel with its hybrid-electric business jet, the N1000, a six-passenger aircraft designed to be built faster and more efficiently than traditional jets. Utilizing advanced additive manufacturing, in-house AI compliance tools, and AI-enabled design systems, the N1000 promises reduced fuel burn and improved operational economics compared with legacy aircraft.
“Westbrook Racing represents the cutting edge of electric performance and competitive spirit,” said Adrian Groos, Chief Executive Officer of Nimbus Aerospace. “Our partnership reflects shared values of innovation, technical excellence, and a commitment to a sustainable future. At Nimbus Aerospace, we are developing next-generation sustainable aviation that challenges convention and we see that same drive and ambition in Westbrook Racing’s approach to competition. We are proud to support the team as they push the boundaries of performance on the water.”
Westbrook Racing welcomes Nimbus Aerospace’s involvement as part of its 2026 race program, reinforcing both organizations’ commitments to pioneering electric mobility and sustainable technology.
“We are proud to partner with an innovative organization like Nimbus Aerospace, whose vision for sustainable, high-performance technology aligns with Westbrook Racing’s own mission,” said Phil Allen, Team Principal at Westbrook Racing. “This partnership amplifies our focus on technological excellence, mutual innovation, and a shared belief in a sustainable future for electric mobility — on the water and in the skies.”
As part of the partnership, Nimbus Aerospace branding will feature on the Westbrook Racing RaceBird throughout the 2026 UIM E1 World Championship season. The Nimbus Aerospace logo will be displayed on the boat, ensuring strong on-water visibility across race locations and global broadcast coverage.
The partnership will feature collaborative media activations, cross-platform promotion, and joint thought-leadership content throughout the 2026 E1 Championship season.
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About Nimbus Aerospace
Nimbus Aerospace is an investor-backed aerospace company on a mission to electrify private air travel with the N1000, a six-passenger hybrid-electric business jet designed to be built 35% faster and 30% cheaper than legacy manufacturers. The company also developed the Aircraft Compliance Tool (ACT), an Agentic AI Compliance software solution. Developed by a team of engineers from Bombardier, Raytheon, and Amazon, the N1000 leverages AI-enabled design, in-house Agentic AI certification software, and advanced additive manufacturing to cut fuel burn by up to 50% achieve a 1,500 nm range, and capture a share of the $22 billion American light jet market. Nimbus Aerospace is led by founders and engineers with experience at Raytheon, Bombardier, Microsoft, Amazon, etc. It’s backed by notable investors. Our company’s board consists of innovators and great minds from SpaceX, Boeing, and more. https://www.nimbusaerospace.com
