Tidal Flight
Developing innovative 3D printed seaplane designs with a focus on improving performance and reducing manufacturing constraints.
- CEO / Founder
- Jude Augustine
- Team Size
- 11-50
- Stage
- Active
- Total Funding
- $380K
- Latest Round
- Grant
- Key Investors
- Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC)
Technology & Products
Key Products
["3D printed monohull seaplane designs"]
Technological Advantage
Ability to fabricate intricate designs and reduce production costs compared to traditional manufacturing.
Differentiation
Value Proposition
Leveraging 3D printing technology to create complex seaplane designs not achievable with traditional manufacturing methods.
How They Differentiate
Focused innovation in seaplane design using 3D printing technology.
Market & Competition
Target Customers
Aerospace, marine, defense industries, and civilian seaplane users
Industry Verticals
["Aerospace","Marine","Defense"]
Competitors
Boeing; Airbus; Specialized seaplane manufacturers
Growth & Milestones
Growth Metrics
Tidal Flight has 11 total Letters of Intent from seaplane and commuter airlines worldwide as of September 2025, with 140+ aircraft ordered across all LOIs and over $900 million in total order value. The company secured a $1.25 million Direct to Phase II SBIR contract from AFWERX in 2025, completed a 1/6th-scale prototype towing tank test in December 2024, partnered with DeltaHawk Engines for hybrid jet-fuel powerplant certification as of September 16, 2025, and announced a $538,000 investment/expansion in Chesapeake in April 2026, tripling its workforce.
Major Milestones
["Successfully tested the first 3D printed seaplane model at Davidson Laboratory (Dec 2024)", "Awarded AFWERX SBIR Direct to Phase II contract ($1.25M, Oct 2025)", "Partnered with DeltaHawk Engines for hybrid powerplant certification (Sep 2025)", "Announced $538K expansion investment in Chesapeake, tripling workforce (Apr 2026)"]
Notable Customers
["Tropic Ocean Airways", "WingTips", "Seaplane Safaris (Bahamas)", "Coastal Seaplanes", "MEHAIR (India)"]