A Hampton Roads aerospace startup is making waves in the aviation industry with plans to transform coastal transportation through hybrid-electric seaplanes that can land on any body of water.
Governor Abigail Spanberger announced that Tidal Flight will invest $538,000 to expand operations at Chesapeake Regional Airport, where the company is developing its groundbreaking Polaris aircraft — a hybrid-electric amphibious plane designed to carry 9-12 passengers on flights of 100-500 miles.
“Virginia is where vision‑driven companies turn new, big ideas into real‑world products,” said Governor Spanberger. “Tidal Flight’s expansion in Chesapeake strengthens our leadership in next‑generation aerospace while creating high‑skill jobs and advancing cleaner, quieter technologies for coastal travel.”…