UrbanLink Air Mobility, a south Florida-based advanced air and maritime mobility company, is expanding its partnership with Regent Craft, a US developer and manufacturer of all-electric seagliders. UrbanLink has increased its order of Regent Viceroy seagliders to 47, from the 27 announced last autumn, positioning Florida as a leader in next-generation coastal mobility.

This milestone marks one of the largest commercial seaglider orders to date and underscores UrbanLink's confidence in Regent's breakthrough maritime technology. The expanded order will support the rapid rollout of UrbanLink's operations across South Florida and Puerto Rico, with anticipated first deliveries in 2027.

“UrbanLink's expanded order is a clear vote of confidence in Regent's seaglider technology and is testament to our continued timely execution certification and product development milestones,” says Billy Thalheimer, co-founder and CEO of Regent. “Together, we're building a more convenient and connected future for coastal communities.”

UrbanLink's order reflects a growing demand for convenient alternatives to short-haul air travel in the US and positions Florida as a hub for innovations in advanced maritime mobility.

“We're proud to expand our partnership with Regent and bring this revolutionary technology to more passengers travelling high-demand routes across Florida and Puerto Rico,” adds Ed Wegel, founder and chairman of UrbanLink. “This partnership propels Florida to the forefront of global innovation in advanced, all-electric mobility.”

With this expanded fleet, the company will be able to offer high-frequency service across some of the most heavily trafficked short-haul routes in the United States. Seaglider operations based in Miami could serve up to 4.3 million passengers each year.

Seagliders will provide: drastically reduced travel times, such as Miami to West Palm Beach in 35 minutes; market-driven, all-electric transportation alternatives; congestion relief for overburdened highways and airports; and lower operating and infrastructure costs than traditional aircraft or ferries.

This announcement comes as Regent's full-scale Viceroy prototype continues successful sea trials and the company advances toward US Coast Guard certification.