Regent Viceroy Completes First Crewed Wing-In-Ground Effect Flight

regent seaglider flies low over water

Regent’s all-electric Viceroy Seaglider has a planned range of 180 mi. and top speed of 180 mph.

Credit: Regent Craft
NORTH KINGSTOWN, Rhode Island—Regent has completed the first crewed wing-in-ground effect (WIG) flight of its full-scale Viceroy Seaglider prototype, marking a major milestone as the company moves toward planned deliveries in late 2027. The all-electric prototype flew for 30 sec. over Narragansett...
Ben Goldstein

Based in Rhode Island, Ben covers advanced air mobility and is a contributor to Aviation Week’s Business Aviation & AAM Report.

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