Ocean Flyer

The Sustainable Future of Travel is Here.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

2025 was a big year for seagliders. Floating and foiling the full-scale prototype marked a major step forward!

Thanks to our team, partners, and supporters for backing a faster, cleaner future of regional connectivity in NZ.

Let’s soar, 2026 🎄💫

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

The world’s first full-scale electric seaglider is now testing motion on open water 🌊
In float mode, it skims the surface at up to 18mph . Every test brings us closer to flying these #seagliders here in NZ

Next stop: foiling ⚡

📸 @regentcraft

#oceanflyer #floatfoilfly

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

Japan Airlines Ventures welcomed our CEO, Shah Aslam to their Tokyo HQ, hosted by General Manager, Yusuke Yabumoto🗼🎌 Six months after their visit to Auckland, the connection continues to strengthen through shared vision, trust, and global friendship 🤝🌏

@JAL_Official_jp

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

Our CEO Shah Aslam & Ops Director John Hamilton recently spoke at the NZAA Conference in Nelson, themed “Navigating a changing transport environment” 🌊

It couldn't be more perfect🔌 Seagliders are all-electric, ultra-fast & coastal-ready. A bold step for regional connectivity.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🌎 Regional connectivity is back! Our CEO, Shah Aslam, joins the conversation with industry leaders, featured in Airline Routes & Ground Services @ARGS_EVA

📖 Jump to the article here:
https://t.co/0EYf9dzyRB

#seagliders #floatfoilfly #sustainable

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🎉 Huge congratulations to the @regentcraft team on Paladin hitting the water as the first full-scale, crewed seaglider! 👏

At Ocean Flyer, we want to take a moment to appreciate your vision, dedication, and persistence 💪

📸 Photo by @regentcraft

#Seaglider #OceanFlyer

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

📢 IT’S HAPPENING! The World’s 1st Full-Scale Crewed Seaglider Hits the Water! 🌊

The team at Ocean Flyer could barely wait to share this news 🎉👏

📰 Dive into this pivotal moment with exclusive pictures and full details here: https://t.co/W71VbCB5dT

#seagliders #oceanflyer

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🚀 From CGI → ¼ Scale Flying Prototype → Full-scale Mockup → 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗴𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗿! @regentcraft seagliders are making history.

📽️ Watch our journey so far—because the future is taking flight.

#floatfoilfly #oceanflyer

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🚨 Big news! 🚨 Our parent company, SO Capital, has strategically invested in MediCross Urgent Care and GP Centre, New Plymouth!

We can’t wait to collaborate with the team at MediCross to build a future where disconnected communities have seamless access to urgent care.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

As 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 draws to a close, we’re proud to reflect on a year shaped by our theme, 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻.

It's been a year of partnerships and global recognition; We’re excited to share the highlights with you: https://t.co/5soJwybWAl 🙌

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🇯🇵 🤝 🇳🇿
The team from Japan Airlines Ventures and Mitsui O.S.K Lines, recently visited us in Auckland, New Zealand, to get insights from a seaglider operator's perspective.

𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 👇
https://t.co/drVGM5YA0p

@JAL_Official_jp #seagliders

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

At the 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗡𝗭 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, Shah and John's presentation on seagliders sent excitement through the room 🚀

It was inspiring to share the stage with industry leaders like @ZespriCorporate too with their Bold thinking✌️

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🎙️🌊 Join us at the Whangārei Maritime Festival this weekend! Our CEO, Shah Aslam, will be giving a talk on how seagliders will help to better connect Northland to the rest of New Zealand.

🗓️ Sunday, October 13, 2024
⏰ 1:00 PM – 1:45 pm
📍 Hundertwasser Art Centre, Whangārei

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

🍾 Celebrating International Maritime Day with @MaritimeNZ: "Navigating the Future, Safety First".

Proud that our CEO, Shah Aslam, had the honor of being a keynote speaker at the Maritime New Zealand (MNZ) celebrations, with a focus on the implementation of REGENT seagliders.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

Great to meet Leonard Sampson & Blair Hamill of Port of Tauranga to discuss marine connectivity & the exciting potential of seagliders! 🚢 In-person meetings like these strengthen our vision of improving regional transport for all New Zealanders. The future is bright!

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

Honored to host Andy Foster @fosterforwn , Chair of the Transport & Infrastructure Select Committee and @nzfirst rep, for an insightful chat on tech-driven transport, including @regentcraft seagliders. His visit reinforces our commitment to enhancing transportation networks.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

'An efficient public transport system creates productivity, which breeds prosperity'. Shah (CEO) and John (Operations Director) shared their vision of being part of an efficient public transport network with the @AklCouncil Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

'An efficient public transport system creates productivity, which breeds prosperity'.

Shah (CEO) and John (Operations Director) shared their vision of being part of an efficient public transport network, with the @AklCouncil Transport and Infrastructure Committee.

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

Part of our journey is to engage with the next generation. University of @waikato 3rd-year students have brought forward some more exciting ideas for us to consider 🌊

🧱 Storage bricks
📦 Cargo Conveyor Belt Bridge
☀️ Solar coverage in the hangar

#oceaflyer #sustainable

[Ocean Flyer @oceanflyernz]

@CNNTravel recently explored how the innovative @regentcraft seagliders will function around the world 🌎👏

This proudly places New Zealand on the map among the first countries to revolutionize coastal travel 📍🗺️

📰 Discover more on CNN: https://t.co/smRoGp3vk7

#seagliders