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The World's 1st Full-Scale Seaglider Starts Human Sea Trials
REGENT Craft has revealed Paladin, the world’s first full-scale crewed seaglider prototype, and successfully completed its first on-water tests in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island. This marks a historic milestone in maritime transportation, as the company progresses toward the first human seaglider flight mid-year.
"REGENT’s first full-size seaglider entering human sea trials is a defining milestone in the evolution of sustainable maritime movement." said Shah Aslam, Ocean Flyer CEO.
"As an early adopter, Ocean Flyer recognises the immense potential of seagliders to revolutionise regional transport in a coastal nation like New Zealand.
This technology represents more than just a new mode of travel—it’s a bold step toward a future where efficiency, sustainability, and innovation redefine how we connect our communities.
With seagliders, we are not only reducing emissions but also unlocking unprecedented economic and social opportunities across our coastal regions. Ocean Flyer is proud to be leading this charge, shaping the future of transportation in New Zealand and beyond." said Aslam.
"Sea trials are just the beginning," said Billy Thalheimer, REGENT Co-founder and CEO. "This is the first step toward delivering Viceroy seagliders around the world and fulfilling our global order book. Today, we’re one step closer to meeting what we have now validated as massive global market demand for seagliders."
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ABOUT REGENT
REGENT, the developer and manufacturer of seagliders, is pioneering the future of maritime mobility. The seaglider is a novel all-electric high-speed vessel that operates exclusively over water to connect coastal destinations. REGENT’s flagship seaglider, Viceroy, is a 12-passenger vehicle that travels at up to 180mph to service routes up to 180 miles on a single charge. REGENT has raised more than $90 million from investors including 8090 Industries, Founders Fund, Japan Airlines, and Lockheed Martin. For more information, visit regentcraft.com.
ABOUT OCEAN FLYER
Ocean Flyer signed a historic $700m agreement in April 2022 with REGENT to bring 25 seagliders to New Zealand. Ocean Flyer is the first seaglider-only company setup in the world to bring sustainable, fully electric, fast, affordable and comfortable new mode for mass public transport.
Ocean Flyer is committed to connecting communities across the motu, tackling climate change, and building a more resilient and affordable transport network for everyone.
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