REGENT accelerates production of its all-electric Seaglider with RTI Connext amid growing customer demand. By GlobeNewswire June 9, 2026 From concept to reality, RTI software enables simulation, testing and real-time vehicle communications for REGENT's seaglider SUNNYVALE, Calif., June 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Real-Time Innovations (RTI), the data streaming company for intelligent distributed systems, today announced that REGENT Craft, the developer and manufacturer of the world's first all-electric Seaglider, uses RTI Connext(R) software to accelerate the path from concept to prototype to production by enabling faster simulation, testing, troubleshooting and real-time vehicle communication. REGENT's Viceroy Seaglider is a maritime vehicle designed to combine the speed of aviation with the accessibility of maritime travel. Designed to operate exclusively over water, the hydrofoiling electric vehicle can float on its hull, rise onto hydrofoils and fly in ground effect within a wingspan above the ocean surface at speeds up to 180 mph. With billions of dollars in customer orders already secured, REGENT is moving quickly from engineering validation to production-ready systems. That shift requires software infrastructure that can support rapid iteration, real-world testing and reliable communication across distributed vehicle systems. "We're building something that has never been done before, and software is fundamental to making it possible," said Evan Orenstein, Director of Software Engineering at REGENT. "RTI Connext serves as the real-time data backbone across our development lifecycle, enabling our teams to record, replay and analyze real-world data to iterate faster and solve the unique challenges of seaglider development. By providing a consistent framework across distributed systems, RTI also helps simplify certification readiness and accelerate our path from prototype to production." Connext provides the real-time connectivity foundation across REGENT's distributed software environment, enabling low-latency communication between simulation, testing and onboard vehicle systems. REGENT engineers also utilize RTI tools, including Admin Console, DDS Spy, and Connext AI to monitor system behavior, replay operational data and accelerate troubleshooting and validation workflows. "REGENT is taking on one of the hardest challenges in advanced mobility: bringing an entirely new vehicle class to market," said John Breitenbach, Director of Aerospace and Defense Markets at RTI. "This requires software infrastructure that supports rapid innovation while maintaining reliability and scalability. Connext enables real-time data connectivity that supports autonomy and operational safety. This collaboration underscores the growing importance of software-defined architectures in next-generation mobility systems." About REGENT powered by REGENT is pioneering the future of maritime mobility through the development and manufacturing of SeagliderTM vessels, high-speed hydrofoiling wing-in-ground effect (WIG) craft that operate over the water within a wingspan of the surface, combining the speed of an aircraft with the convenience of a boat. A dual use company based in Rhode Island, U.S., REGENT has secured global commercial orders valued at more than $10 billion from leading airline and ferry operators around the world, as well as $15 million in contracts with the U.S. Marine Corps. REGENT has raised more than $100 million from investors including 8090 Industries, Founders Fund, Japan Airlines, and Lockheed Martin. Real-Time Innovations (RTI) is the data streaming company for intelligent distributed systems. RTI Connext(R) software is the critical nervous system for over 2,000 designs across Aerospace and Defense, MedTech, Automotive, and Robotics. Connext is the only real-time data streaming platform that can both control demanding physical systems and integrate them with cloud applications. RTI helps organizations develop, deploy, and scale intelligence and physical AI from edge to cloud, faster. RTI Runs a Smarter World(TM). [email protected]

REGENT Craft, developer of the world's first all-electric seaglider, is using RTI Connext software to accelerate production of its Viceroy vehicle amid growing demand. The company has already secured billions of dollars in customer orders. The Viceroy seaglider is a hydrofoiling electric vehicle designed to operate over water, capable of floating, rising onto hydrofoils and flying in ground effect at speeds up to 180 mph. RTI Connext provides real-time data connectivity across REGENT's distributed software environment, enabling low-latency communication between simulation, testing and onboard vehicle systems. The software allows REGENT engineers to record, replay and analyse real-world data to iterate faster whilst supporting certification readiness. REGENT is transitioning from engineering validation to production-ready systems, requiring infrastructure that supports rapid iteration and reliable communication across distributed vehicle systems.

REGENT demonstrates remote charging for Seaglider vessels. By Web Team 2nd June 2026 2 Mins Read Seaglider developer REGENT Craft has demonstrated remote charging capabilities for its electric wing-in-ground-effect vessels Seaglider developer REGENT Craft has demonstrated remote charging capabilities for its electric wing-in-ground-effect vessels in partnership with Schneider Electric and World4Solar, enabling operations in locations without traditional grid or port infrastructure. Seagliders operate in three modes: floating on a hull, rising on hydrofoils and then flying over a cushion of air within a wingspan of the water's surface. They offer speeds of up to 180mph (156kt) with a range of up to 180 miles (156nm) and certify as a vessel rather than an aircraft, positioning them as a middle-mile logistics solution for coastal regions. Schneider Electric adapted its high-power charging technology to integrate with World4Solar's modular battery energy storage, creating a system using direct-current (DC) architecture that bypasses the conversion stages of traditional AC charging. The demonstration showed the vessels could be charged away from established ports, enabling operations across coastal, island and remote environments. The demonstration also highlighted the potential for Seagliders to act as mobile energy assets, using their hybrid propulsion systems to deliver electric power to remote sites and charge equipment or mission-critical systems where power infrastructure is limited. "Seagliders are designed to unlock fast, efficient maritime mobility across the world's coastal regions, and charging flexibility is a critical part of making that vision a reality," said Billy Thalheimer, co-founder and CEO of REGENT. Tom Huntley, GM of REGENT Defense, said: "The ability for Seagliders to not only operate from distributed locations, but also to bring energy forward to support expeditionary basing, communications, sensors and other mission systems, creates new flexibility for maritime forces." REGENT said its Seagliders are attracting interest from the cargo and logistics sector. Japan's Yamato Transport has invested in the company, while DHL in the UAE has signed an MOU to explore incorporating Seagliders into its operations. The company has a full-scale prototype currently being tested in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, and said it has Seagliders headed to Europe and the Middle East. The Rhode Island-based company has secured commercial orders valued at more than US$10 billion from airline and ferry operators, alongside US$15 million in contracts with the US Marine Corps. REGENT has raised more than US$100 million from investors including Founders Fund, Japan Airlines and Lockheed Martin.