Electric ‘Flying Boat’ Lands $5 Billion in Orders
REGENT is building electric seagliders that merge the best of boats and planes, operating on a cushion of air over the water known as ground effect. CEO Billy Thalheimer explains how this innovative technology allows for super-efficient, silent travel at speeds up to 180 MPH, overcoming traditional limitations of electric aviation. Discover how seagliders are […] The post Electric ‘Flying Boat’…
Regent, a Rhode Island-based startup, has secured $5 billion in orders for its electric seaglider craft. These innovative vehicles operate in three modes - float, foil, and fly - and are classified as maritime vessels by the Coast Guard. The Viceroy, a 15,000-pound seaglider capable of carrying 12 passengers and two crew, cruises at 180 MPH with a 180-mile electric range.
A hybrid defense variant aims for a 1,600-mile range. REGENT's craft can serve isolated island and coastal markets, where ground transportation is limited. The company has opened a Rhode Island factory for U.S.-built production and complies with Jones Act requirements. Sea trials and commercial operations are expected to commence in 2028.
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