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REGENT announces first manned Seaglider flight

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REGENT has announced a manned flight of its Viceroy ground effect vehicle. The concept uses proximity to the water surface for buoyancy; the demonstration is a development step before regular commercial operation.

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REGENT completes first human-crewed seaglider flight

Source date: 02.09.2026 · German published: 15.10.2026. The summary shall reflect the declared status; subsequent developments may deviate therefrom.

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