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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 seagliders from Regent Craft to launch coastal transportation services in South Florida and Puerto Rico by 2027.
The Regent Viceroy seaglider is a 12-passenger, zero-emission vehicle designed to fly just above the water at 180 mph, offering aircraft speed with boat-like functionality and maritime regulation.
This initiative aims to bolster existing transport networks, with the seagliders complementing UrbanLink's planned eVTOL services in the same regions.
Regent Craft has secured over 600 seaglider orders from various airlines and is backed by significant investors, indicating strong industry interest in this new form of maritime mobility.

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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.