Southwest Airlines Joins Forces with Hawaiian Airlines On Interisland Flight Alternative

Japan Airlines Joins Hawaiian Airlines: $7 Billion REGENT Seaglider Electric

“Seagliders will bring welcome relief for travelers [in] coastal communities such as… the Hawaiian Islands.” — REGENT.

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34 thoughts on “Japan Airlines Joins Hawaiian Airlines: $7 Billion REGENT Seaglider Electric”

  1. Comically temporary. EVTOL’s will be more versatile, can land and take off anywhere, add floats for coastal landing routes, etc., and are generally more advanced techologically and logistically more reliable than this could ever be. The only advantage this will have is if it very temporarily is FAA compliant for passenger travel before EVTOLs are and change the world as we know it. This is a grad project gone wild,,; too little too late but it’s founders are set for life anyway. Wow.

  2. Never underestimate the power of the for-profit whale-watching tour industry to kill this, via the Hawaii Supreme Court, if they have to. That’s exactly what they did, via repeated requests for more EIS’s (Environmental Impact Statements), until they got the one they wanted. I’ve lived this movie before as a Maui resident, aka the Hawaii Super-Ferry. It’s similar concept works great in & around Seattle, since 1951, in carrying 17 million passengers per year on 21 ferry boats. Any vessel traveling at high speed, for any length of time whatsoever, can be said to be a hazard to migrating whales (except May through September) and to swimmers (365). This thing sounds like fun, but I don’t think I’ll see it here in Hawaii in my lifetime.

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  3. Would this fall under the FAA and be under the guidance of air traffic controllers? So like there is a runway 8W at HNL, there would be runways at different ports? It’s interesting and worth exploring, or at least some of the airline think so….

  4. Pretty cool! Not sure I like the ending of the video though . . . as the camera sinks! LOL!

    On a serious note – I certainly get the concept of electric flight, but not so sure about the water. I assume it’s simply another attempt to reduce operating costs associated with airports, but I’ll bet at the end of the day there will be plenty of other new restrictions, insurance, and other water-to-air-to-water related flight costs. Also, I could see the possibility for far more weather related delays or flight cancellations.

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    1. You are right. Weather delays just as we had with the ferry. I hope they thoroughly think this thru. Landing areas, appropriate docks, and enlarging marinas. Competing for airspace with sightseeing helicopters. So many concerns and they aren’t minor. BTW, will we buy flight insurance or boating insurance? Lol.

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  5. I’m curious how these will handle rough seas and high winds. How long will it take them to reach that 65 foot altitude? 65 feet will mean they wouldn’t be able to fly above a storm. The ill- fated ferry didn’t do so well in rough water. I hope that Hawaii won’t be taken for a ride — another big investment without a happy ending.

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  6. The devil sin the details. The Superferry looked like a slick idea until the unintended consequences of environmental destruction, whale strikes and cost overruns became apparent. Not to mention political insensitivity. Potential, yes. Something to watch very closely. Thanks for making it available to see.

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  7. Mahalo Beat of Hawaii for your help with understanding this situation.
    I can honestly say that I will never, ever utilize that method of transportation.

    It’s more horrifying than the choppers that continue to crash while underestimating our environment.
    Whales, dolphins, other life forms that tend to be in and on the water will suffer injury and death.

    I love you guys, please don’t be amongst the first passengers!!

    I’m tapping out on that concept and that’s my opinion. For whatever it’s worth.

    Aloha and blessings always 🌺🌺🌺

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      1. Mahalo for your thoughts!
        I’m still fighting the Kraken, but with encouragement from family and friends like you, how could I lose?
        Keep up the great work, you’re incredible assets to this big blue planet.

        Aloha and blessings always 💗 🌺

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