Photo Credit:Fair Use [17 U.S.C. § 107] Prototype Regent Seaglider could be carrying 12 passengers in the Orkney Islands by 2027.

US Firm Bids To Bring 'Flying Boats' to Scottish Islands Transport Network

21 Sep 2025 | Abstracted from Yahoo News

US firm Regent is partnering with Scotland’s Hitrans to explore using electric "flying boats" called Seagliders for island transport. These vessels combine boat, hydrofoil, and low-altitude flight technologies, reaching speeds up to 180 mph. A 12-passenger model may launch in Orkney by 2026–2027, with a larger version planned for 2030. The project aims to improve connectivity and reduce emissions across the Highlands and Islands.

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