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U.S. Commuter Airline Orders 20 of Regent's All-Electric Seagliders
Southern Airways Express intends to operate the 12-passenger Viceroy model and the 100-seat Monarch on routes in the New York and New England region, and also in the southeastern U.S.
Regent Craft seaglider
Regent is developing a family of all-electric seagliders with a range of up to 180 miles. (Image: Regent)

Southern Airways Express this week became a customer for the all-electric seagliders being developed by Regent. The commuter carrier, which flies to nearly 40 cities, said it has agreed to a $250 million deal to buy 20 of the vehicles and deploy them on routes around the New York and New England region, and also in the southeastern U.S.

The agreement calls for delivery of 15 of Regent’s 12-passenger Viceroy model, and 5 of the 100-seat Monarchs. According to Regent, its order book is now valued at over $600 million. The company has previously indicated that the smaller model would enter service in 2025, followed by the larger seaglider in 2028. Other committed operators include New York-based Fly the Whale, Goombay Air in the Bahamas, and Croatia's Split Express.

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