Electric Seagliders Revolutionize Coastal Travel
Regent, based in Rhode Island, is pioneering the production of the world's first all-electric seagliders, with its Viceroy model capable of cutting coastal travel times by 30 minutes. The prototype, named Paladin, features a 65-foot wingspan, 12 propellers, and hydrofoil technology allowing it to hover 30 feet above water and travel up to 180 mph. Certified under review by the U.S. Coast Guard, it can carry 12 passengers and two crew, operating quieter and emission-free compared to traditional aircraft. Regent has secured $10 billion in orders and will open a 255,000-square-foot production facility at its headquarters by 2026, also attracting interest from major airlines and defense agencies. The seagliders are poised to revolutionize coastal and military transportation, with potential applications including interisland travel in Hawaii.
Summary
From Rhode Island to the world, America will soon launch the only seagliders on EarthRhode Island-based Regent is set to become the first country in the world to produce electric seagliders, with its Viceroy seagledider capable of reducing travel time between coastal destinations by 30 minutes. The company has received $10 billion in orders and plans to open its first production facility in Rhode Island next year. The facility will cover 255,000 square feet and will be based at the company's headquarters. The seagler has already attracted interest from major airlines such as United Airlines and Japan Airlines. Published: October 2, 2025 Published by: supercarblondie.com |  |
"Fast as an aircraft" - newsRegent Craft's all-electric Viceroy sea glider prototype has been tested in Rhode Island’s Narragansett Bay, demonstrating its hydrofoil capabilities. The watercraft resembles an airplane with a wingspan of 65 feet, with 12 small propellers and a pontoon under each wing tip. It is designed to hover 30 feet above water, float on its hull, and glide along the surface with hydrofoils. Regent's CEO, Billy Thalheimer, sees this as a new form of coastal and military transportation and has submitted a design framework agreement to the US Coast Guard for certification. The prototype, named Paladin, can carry up to 12 passengers and two crew members and can fly 30 decibels quieter than an airplane or helicopter. Published: October 24, 2025 Published by: getaboutcolumbia.com |  |
On the Wing with REGENTThe world's first electric Seaglider, powered by electric motors, is preparing for its first run on Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. The Seagled, part boat, part plane, is tethered to a dock at the Port of Davisville in North Kingstown as workers load testing gear inside its carbon-fiber hull and prepare for its maiden run. Lindsey Thalheimer, a biomedical engineer and Rhode Island transplant, and her business partner, Mike Klinker, founded REGENT five years ago to produce and eventually mass-producing an all-electric Seagrider. The company, whose name stands for Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport, has impressed investors and government officials alike with its vision for a new system of transportation. If successful, it could revolutionize global ocean travel and create a new industry that could reshape our interactions along the coast. Published: October 27, 2025 Published by: rimonthly.com |  |
Startup unveils eye-popping vessel that glides along water at mind-boggling speeds: 'As fast as an aircraft'Regent Craft has unveiled a prototype for its all-electric Viceroy seaglider, named the Paladin, which can fly at speeds as fast as an aircraft and is designed to be used as a new method of coastal and military transportation. The watercraft, which resembles an airplane with a 65-foot wingspan equipped with 12 propellers and a pontoon beneath each wingtip, can fly 30 feet above the water, float on its hull, and glide along the surface on hydrofoils. The company has submitted a design basis agreement to the U.S. Coast Guard to advance its certification. The Paladin can carry up to 12 passengers and two crew members and can cruise at 30 decibels quieter than an aircraft or helicopter. Published: October 24, 2025 Published by: tech.yahoo.com |  |
Startup unveils eye-popping vessel that glides along water at mind-boggling speeds: 'As fast as an aircraft'Regent Craft has unveiled a prototype for its all-electric Viceroy seaglider, named the Paladin, which can fly at speeds as fast as an aircraft and is designed to glide along water on hydrofoils. The watercraft, which resembles an airplane with a 65-foot wingspan equipped with 12 propellers and a pontoon beneath each wingtip, has three modes: float, foil, and fly. The company is positioning its Viceroys as a new method of coastal and military transportation. It has submitted a design basis agreement to the U.S. Coast Guard to advance its certification. The Paladin can carry up to 12 passengers and two crew members and can cruise at 30 decibels quieter than an aircraft or helicopter, making it a zero-emissions alternative for coastal trips. Published: October 19, 2025 Published by: thecooldown.com |  |
This Factory Will Make America the Only Country on the Planet to Produce SeaglidersRegent has revealed details of a production facility in Rhode Island, which will make the US the only country in the world that produces seagliders at such a large scale. The facility will cover 255,000 square feet and is scheduled to open in 2026. It will be capable of producing all of the vessel's components, including structures, wings, hydrofoils, and batteries. The workforce is expected to comprise 300 people at first, but potentially up to 750 over the next decade. The Viceroy, named Varent, can carry up to 3,500 pounds (1,600 kg) of cargo and 12 people on a single trip, reaching top speeds of up to 180 mph (290 kph). The capabilities of the design have attracted the U.S. Marine Corps and the U.,S. Coast Guard, with improved or slightly different capabilities, have also attracted interest. Both civilian and military versions will be assembled at the same facility. Published: October 1, 2025 Published by: autoevolution.com |  |
Hawaii Seaglider Initiative expands with 3 prominent partnersThe Hawaii Seaglider Initiative, a coalition advocating electric-powered vehicles as a cleaner, affordable interisland transportation option, has added three major organizations to its membership: Hawaii Medical Service Association, The Queen’s Health System and Kamehameha Schools. The seagliders are being developed by REGENT Craft, a Rhode Island company, and are currently in the certification process with the U.S. Coast Guard. The initiative is seeking carriers to operate the vehicles in Hawaii and plans to conduct an environmental impact statement to aid potential operators. Seaglediders are electric- powered vehicles that glide 30 feet to 60 feet above the ocean surface at speeds up to 180 mph. Published: October 7, 2025 Published by: staradvertiser.com |  |
Hawaii Seaglider Initiative expands with 3 prominent partners - The Garden IslandThe Hawaii Seaglider Initiative, a coalition advocating electric-powered vehicles as a cleaner, affordable interisland transportation option, has added three major organizations to its membership: Hawaii Medical Service Association, The Queen’s Health System and Kamehameha Schools. The seagliders are being developed by REGENT Craft, a Rhode Island company, and are currently in the certification process with the U.S. Coast Guard. David Uchiyama, HSI co-administrator, estimated that seagled flights would cost about one-third of a conventional aircraft. The initiative is seeking carriers to operate the vehicles in Hawaii and plans to conduct an environmental impact statement to aid potential operators. Published: October 14, 2025 Published by: thegardenisland.com |  |
The REGENT Viceroy Hydrofoil Isn't Just Cool, It's a Revolution in Coastal TransportRegent Craft, a former US Naval Air Station town in North Kingstown, Rhode Island, is developing the REGENT Viceroy Hydrofoil, a fully battery-electric propulsion solution that uses a boat-like hull to glide across the water. The hydrofoil uses fluid dynamics similar to airplanes and helicopters to navigate oceans and lakes with ease. The company uses crowd sourcing group REGENT Craft, the same group backing firms like SpaceX and Archer Aviation, to create the design using a lightweight design that is only 40 percent heavier than a fully-loaded Hummer EV pickup truck. The Viceroys will use an 800-volt drivetrain architecture capable of faster recharge times and higher performance. The design is designed to transport passengers and cargo across stretches of water as long as 180 miles (290 km, 160 nmi) at speeds of up to 180 mph (290 kph). The first test flight is expected to take place in 2026 or the start of 2027. Despite this, air carriers from across the civilian and military sectors have expressed interest in purchasing the design. Published: October 16, 2025 Published by: autoevolution.com |  |
Technology