Advanced air mobility (AAM) operator UrbanLink has just signed a new purchase agreement to bring even more electric aircraft to the Southeastern United States. Its latest purchase includes 27 all-electric Seagliders from REGENT Craft – a sustainable air mobility developer.
UrbanLink is a South Florida-based advanced air mobility (AAM) company dedicated to revolutionizing urban transportation by sea and air by deploying zero-emission mobility solutions, like electric aircraft and seagliders.
Per its website, UrbanLink is working to enable zero-emission, end-to-end travel within a 500-mile range by 2028 before expanding that range to 1,000 miles by 2030, beginning with its hub cities of Miami, Los Angeles, and San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The company believes its actions to date have adequately positioned it to become the first airline in the US to integrate electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft into its fleet. That fleet is growing as well.
To date, UrbanLink has committed to purchasing from several eVTOL and electric plane developers, including Artemis sea crafts, Eviation Aircraft, and Lilium, as we reported back in June. Today, the AAM operator announced it is adding even more sustainable air mobility to its growing fleet in South Florida, as it has committed to purchase 27 electric seagliders from REGENT Craft.
UrbanLink to bring REGENT’s Electric Seagliders to Florida
UrbankLink shared details of its purchase agreement from REGENT in a press release today. The agreement includes 27 of the air mobility company’s flagship Viceroy electric seagliders (seen above), which offer space for 12 passengers plus two crew members.
UrbanLink says it will operate the Viceroy Seagliders through its airline network, servicing areas around South Florida and Puerto Rico. REGENT’s current electric seagliders models in development can reach aerial speeds up to 180 mph and will service routes up to 180 miles on a single charge. Per REGENT Craft’s website, the aircraft will eventually be upgradeable to fly over 400 nautical miles on a single charge “with next-generation battery technology.”
UrbanLink sees the multi-modal design of REGENT’s electric seagliders as the perfect vessel for coastal hubs since they can utilize existing docks and EV charging infrastructure. Company founder and chairman Ed Wegel elaborated on the opportunities UrbanLink’s latest purchase can bring:
Our partnership with REGENT further advances our mission to bring zero-emission regional travel to the U.S., with a specific focus on the Miami and San Juan markets. This order perfectly complements our previous commitment to electric sea vessels, all of which will seamlessly integrate with our all-electric eVTOL jets, expanding our reach and enhancing connectivity across the regions we serve. By embracing these innovative, zero-emission modes of transportation—whether by sea or air—we’re not only shaping the future of travel but also taking meaningful steps toward a cleaner, more sustainable environment for generations to come.
According to REGENT Craft, it intends to bring human passengers onboard full-scale electric seaglider prototypes this year. It has garnered orders for over 600 aircraft from airline and ferry operators worldwide, valued at over $9 billion.
UrbanLink expects to put REGENT’s electric seagliders into operation in 2027.
FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.
