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Japan Airlines Backs Plans for Electric Wing-in-Ground-Effect Sea Gliders
The Asian carrier is investing an undisclosed amount in a U.S. start-up called Regent and assessing how sea gliders operating routes of up to 180 miles could better connect Japan's islands.
Regent says it has raised $45 million to support the development of a family of electric-powered sea gliders. Japan Air Lines is the latest prospective operator to show an interest in its Viceroy vessel, which is due to be certified under maritime regulations to carry 12 passengers on coastal routes.