Kirsten Salyer

Rhode Island

Head of Editorial Strategy and Thought Leadership at World Economic Forum

Writer, editor, optimist. Communications @regentcraft. Previously @WEF, @TIME, @bopinion, @business, @MedillSchool, @IHEID. Words matter.

Articles

UME Shipping Will Be First Delivery Customer of REGENT’s

Oct 29, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [email protected] REGENT announces United Marine Egypt (UME) Shipping will be the first delivery customer for its Monarch seaglider. The Monarch seaglider is a 50-100-passenger vessel that will travel up to 400 miles (650 km) at 140 mph (225 kph). UME’s order will bring seagliders to the Red Sea. Learn more about REGENT seagliders here.
REGENT Begins Next Phase of Full-Scale Seaglider Prototype

Oct 1, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Oct. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT announces the start of hardware and systems integration of its full-scale seaglider prototype. The integration effort follows rigorous testing of subsystems and successful operations of the company’s quarter-scale prototype. REGENT will begin sea trials of the seaglider prototype with humans on board later this year. Learn more about REGENT seagliders here.
Rhode Island Awards REGENT New Incentives to Support

Sep 30, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Sept. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation awarded REGENT new incentives to support the seaglider manufacturer's expansion in the state. REGENT plans to open a new manufacturing center with 255,000 additional square feet and create hundreds of high-paying jobs in the next few years. REGENT’s expansion will foster economic growth and position the Ocean State as a leader in innovation.
REGENT Announces UrbanLink Air Mobility Has Ordered

Sep 25, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Sept. 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [email protected] REGENT Craft and UrbanLink announce a new seaglider order to service South Florida and Puerto Rico. The seagliders will augment existing transportation networks in Miami and San Juan. Seagliders will contribute to multi-modal electric transportation ecosystems in coastal areas. Learn more about REGENT seagliders here.
Convenience, Comfort, and Cost Matter Most to

Sep 5, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Sept. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Convenience, comfort, and cost are the top consumer considerations when selecting transportation options, according to a new global survey from REGENT Craft. The survey evaluated transportation habits and preferences of more than 4,000 coastal residents in the U.S., UAE, New Zealand, and Japan.
REGENT Receives U.S. Coast Guard Approval for Seaglider

Aug 29, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Aug. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT Craft has received approval from the U.S. Coast Guard for its Navigational Safety Risk Assessment. This approval allows REGENT to test its full-scale seaglider prototype in Narragansett Bay and Rhode Island Sound. REGENT will begin sea trials of the full-scale seaglider prototype with humans on board later this year. Learn more about REGENT’s path to seaglider certification here.
REGENT Celebrates 2 Years in Rhode Island

Aug 1, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [email protected] REGENT celebrates two years since it moved its headquarters to Rhode Island. REGENT has achieved key milestones, including proving seaglider technology, advancing certification, and expanding its global order book. The seaglider developer and manufacturer has reinvested $22 million into the state and created more than 135 jobs.
REGENT Opens D.C. Office, Expands Seaglider Advisory Board

Jul 25, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- [email protected] REGENT opens an office in Washington, D.C. to work closely with stakeholders across the U.S. government. The D.C. office will support seaglider maritime certification and advance the company’s dual-use mission of sustainable coastal transportation and maritime defense operations. Steve Dickson, former airline executive and administrator of the FederalAviation Administration, joins the REGENT Advisory Board.
REGENT Announces Strategic Investment from Mitsui O.S.K.

Jun 25, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, June 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT announces strategic investment from Japanese shipping company Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL)’s corporate venture capital firm MOL Switch LLC. The investment will support REGENT in bringing its all-electric seagliders to market in Japan and other coastal destinations around the world. The strategic partnership will also advance a sustainable Blue Economy. Learn more about the opportunity for REGENT seagliders in Japan here.
REGENT and MONTE Announce $300 Million Seaglider

May 6, 2024 | globenewswire.com | Kirsten Salyer

North Kingstown, RI, May 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- REGENT and MONTE announce a $300 million deal that will provide financing solutions for seagliders. REGENT, which makes all-electric seagliders, is the first OEM partner for MONTE Maritime, a sustainable maritime financing company for decarbonized vessels. MONTE will offer REGENT’s customers operating and finance leases for seagliders, along with infrastructure financing to facilitate seaglider operations.