Viceroy is REGENT’s flagship seaglider – a 12 passenger variant with 160 nautical mile range with existing battery technology
REGENT Viceroy “seaglider” is a proposed electric-powered wing-in-ground-effect vehicle under development by REGENT Craft Inc. of Rhode Island, (REGENT is capitalized because it is an acronym, standing for “Regional Electric Ground Effect Nautical Transport”). 12 passengers will be carried on flights of up to 180 miles (290 km) over coastal waters, with retractable hydrofoils used during the take-off run. Customer deliveries are expected to commence in 2026 to 2027.[1]
Announced customers include New Zealand’s Ocean Flyer, Brittany Ferries[4] in Europe and US carriers Mesa Airlines, Mokulele Airlines and Southern Airways Express.[5] A feasibility study for use in the Scottish islands is also planned.[6]
