Regent advances ‘seaglider’ programme towards 2027 production

Regent, a Rhode Island startup, is progressing its “seaglider” program with an anticipated start to production in 2027. The US Coast Guard serves as the lead certification authority for these ground-effect craft. Regent has completed public flight demonstrations of the Viceroy and Squire WIG crafts on September 30th. The FAA provides support specifically related to aviation aspects of the project. This development signifies Regent’s efforts to deploy all-electric seagliders for maritime transportation routes.