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Electric Seagliders Are Coming to Florida and Puerto Rico

Operator UrbanLink Air Mobility agrees to purchase 27 electric seagliders from manufacturer Regent Craft.

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 04:13 PM ET

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Regent’s electric seaglider could take to the skies above Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, as soon as 2027. [Courtesy: UrbanLink Air Mobility]

Key Takeaways:

UrbanLink Air Mobility has ordered 27 all-electric Regent seagliders, planning to launch passenger services in South Florida and Puerto Rico by 2027.
The 12-passenger "Viceroy" seagliders will fly 20-30 feet above water at 180 mph, leveraging existing dock infrastructure to enhance coastal transport networks.
Regulated as maritime vessels by the U.S. Coast Guard and operated by maritime captains, these seagliders will complement UrbanLink's planned eVTOL jet services in the same regions.

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South Florida and Puerto Rico may be some of the first regions to launch what could be the world’s first all-electric seaglider.

Fledgling advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink Air Mobility on Wednesday announced an order of 27 electric seagliders from Regent Craft, adding to a portfolio that already includes 20 electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) regional jets from German manufacturer Lilium.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.