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Regent Reveals Progress on Full-scale Seaglider Prototype
Viceroy's hardware and systems integration has begun
The Viceroy seaglider's fuselage is pictured inside a hangar
Regent's full-scale Viceroy seaglider prototype will begin sea trials with humans on board in late 2024, with first flights to follow in 2025. © Regent Craft

Regent Craft is progressing with hardware and systems integration for the first full-scale prototype of its all-electric Viceroy seaglider, the company announced on October 1 during the UP Summit in Bentonville, Arkansas. The Rhode Island-based manufacturer expects to begin sea trials with people on board later this year, with the first flights to follow in early 2025. 

“We’re moving more quickly than any other advanced electric mobility platform to create the world’s first passenger-carrying seaglider,” said Regent co-founder and CEO Billy Thalheimer. “We’ve proven seagliders can successfully float, foil, and fly—the integration phase is a major moment that brings us closer to experiencing float, foil, and fly firsthand. I’m looking forward to getting on board myself.”    

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