The technologies team recently played a significant role alongside Moore Brothers of RI, having done a large portion of the CNC carving and assembly of foam which is being used in a full-scale mockup of the Regent Seaglider. The glider will be 100% electric and will be used for coastal air travel. These gliders will take-off and land from the water while utilizing hydrofoils to cut down on drag.
“This mock-up, along with the announcement of our plans to build new state-of-the-art facilities, showcases our growth trajectory and our commitment to begin production as soon as possible,” Regent cofounder and CEO Billy Thalheimer says. “Our studies, based on publicly validated data, show that our seagliders serve a $11 billion market that we project to swell to as much as $25 billion as battery technology advances. The $8 billion in orders our company has already received from a variety of companies around the world reflect the need for fast, reliable and sustainable maritime transportation.”