This collaboration reinforces CaixaBank’s commitment to innovation and sustainability by facilitating the pre-financing of €1.7 million in public funding granted to Dovetail under the prestigious Science and Innovation Missions Program managed by CDTI. The €5.5 million project, led by Aciturri in collaboration with ITP Aero and Dovetail, will culminate in the integration of a proprietary full electric powertrain into a CS23 aircraft powered by batteries and a hydrogen range extender —marking a major step toward commercialising zero-emission regional aviation. This is the second operation...

The agreement, formalised at the Paris Air Show 2025, outlines a strategic collaboration to assess the technical and commercial viability of converting part of Zeusch’s King Air fleet using Dovetail’s proprietary battery and electric propulsion technologies, to be integrated with a turbogenerator working as a range extender. The goal is to enable longer range flights while reducing emissions and lowering operating costs for passengers and others, and support mission-critical operations such as medical flights, aerial mapping, surveillance and other special missions. Under the partnership,...

Dovetail Electric Aviation, a pioneer in electric aviation technologies, developing proprietary battery and electric propulsion systems to power the conversion of conventional aircraft, has partnered with global battery cell manufacturer Molicel. Both companies are working together to integrate Molicel’s advanced battery cells into Dovetail’s proprietary battery system, DovePack™. The collaboration marks a key step toward the certification and deployment of what will potentially be EU’s first retrofit-ready electric aircraft and reinforces both companies’ commitment to driving innovation...

The partnership combines Hartzell’s long legacy of innovation and certification in propeller technology with Dovetail’s cutting-edge development of zero-emission propulsion solutions. The goal is to deliver high-performance, certifiable systems tailored to CS-23 category aircraft requiring over 500 kW of power—including Dovetail’s first full electric conversion of the Cessna Caravan. Hartzell’s propeller and PCU are set to become a core component of DovePower, enabling precise thrust and control for high-powered electric aircraft. Dovetail has already conducted successful standalone testing...

The immersion-cooled battery will become an integral part of Dovetail’s electric propulsion systems, designed to convert conventional regional aircraft into zero-emission platforms, but DovePack will also become an energy solution for other electric aviation companies, whether eVTOL or eCTOL, to which Dovetail is offering its proprietary technology. The collaboration aims to validate immersion cooling technology as a breakthrough thermal management solution in electric aircraft. In aviation—where safety, thermal stability, and performance are mission critical—immersion cooling provides a breakthrough...

DovePower is a fully integrated Electric Propulsion System or EPS designed to replace conventional turboprop engines on regional aircraft, offering a zero-emission alternative with significantly lower operational costs. The system will provide electric propulsion to CS-23 aircraft, whether 100% battery-powered or via other means, like hydrogen fuel cells, a turbogenerator or a combination of any ofthem with batteries. At Avalon 2025, attendees got an exclusive first look at the DovePower prototype, which included: Electric Motor – High-performance, lightweight and low noise, designed...

David’s visionary leadership and passion for sustainable aviation have been instrumental in driving Dovetail Electric Aviation’s commitment to creating a greener future. As David explains: “While a lot has changed in the world of aviation, the fundamental structure of an aircraft hasn’t changed much. Therefore, it makes perfect business and sustainability sense to retrofit capable aircraft with new-generation, zero-emissions drivetrains that take a significant step toward cleaner air travels.” David Doral, CEO and Co-Founder of Dovetail Electric Aviation Dovetail Electric Aviation’s...

This partnership marks a significant step towards reducing the environmental impact of skydiving in Norway, with both companies working closely to introduce the first electric aircraft for skydiving activities in the region as early as 2026. The collaboration is part of a broader effort to pioneer sustainable aviation technologies in the Norwegian market. Dovetail and Skydive Voss’ representatives in Norway First test flights could take place sooner than 2026 if the consortium—formed by Dovetail Electric Aviation, Skydive Voss, and Scandinavian Seaplanes, with the potential involvement...

Our team’s dedication and hard work, coupled with our groundbreaking achievements in hydrogen electric propulsion, have been instrumental in securing this award. Our successful tests in April at Latrobe Airport in Australia and in July in Spain have demonstrated the feasibility and potential of our technology. These tests, conducted as part of our ongoing research and development efforts, have showcased our ability to develop and deploy innovative solutions that can significantly reduce aviation’s environmental impact. By successfully operating a hydrogen fuel cell and a hydrogen-electric...

The final pitch event took place on August 14, 2024, at KPMG’s Sydney offices, where our CEO and Co-Founder, David Doral, presented to a distinguished panel of judges. The event was a celebration of innovation, bringing together industry leaders, investors, and the top minds in technology. Dovetail was honored to be part of this esteemed group, reflecting our ongoing commitment to driving the future of aviation.

This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in the electrification of air mobility. Dovetail, known for its expertise in converting conventional aircraft into electric and developing new electric aircraft concepts, has been developing sophisticated battery packs specifically for aviation applications. These battery packs, which comply with rigorous standards such as DO-311 and DO-160G, are designed to be fully certified under various regulatory environments including EASA, CASA, and FAA. Crisalion, currently developing its Integrity eVTOL designed to accommodate up to five...

Headquartered in Australia and with operations in Spain, Dovetail is currently the only company worldwide converting Cessna 208s into zero emission battery electric, and the only company designing a hydrogen-electric retrofit for the Beechcraft King Air, the most successful aircraft in its category. Dovetail recently signed Scandinavian Seaplanes as a customer and counts Regional Express (Australia), Victorian Government (Australia), Air Nostrum (Iberia’s Regional airline, Spain) and Volotea (Spain) amongst its investors or financial supporters. Siemens’ NX™ X software for cloud enabled...

On 12 April 2024, the Victorian Government announced a financial investment to support the development roadmap of Dovetail Electric Aviation, contributing to materialising Dovetail’s mission to bring electric aviation to market as early as 2026. The Hon Harriet Shing MP in her capacity as Member for Eastern Victoria made the groundbreaking announcement. Invest Victoria, the Victorian Government’s lead investment attraction and promotion agency, is offering non-dilutive financial support to Dovetail Electric Aviation. This support is aimed at furthering Dovetail’s efforts in Advanced...

Aciturri’s decision to invest in Dovetail Electric Aviation reflects its dedication to supporting the development of sustainable aviation solutions. By leveraging Aciturri’s aerospace design and manufacturing capabilities and expertise, Dovetail Electric Aviation aims to accelerate the adoption of electric aircraft, reducing the environmental impact of air travel and contributing to a more sustainable future. “We are thrilled to announce our commitment to Dovetail Electric Aviation,” said Alvaro Fernandez Baragaño, CEO of Aciturri Aeroengines and Chief Diversification Officer...

As proof of their committment, on top of all the resources that EnergyLab will provide to Dovetail as part of their accelerator, they become Dovetail’s fifth external investor, together with VentureCrowd and the airlines Volotea, Air Nostrum and Rex. “The process of selecting the 2023 startup cohort really highlights the increasing maturity of the clean energy and climate tech startup ecosystem in Australia and New Zealand. The technologies and intellectual property being developed by these startups is remarkable. This year’s cohort is working on everything from low...

Dovetail Electric Aviation (Dovetail) is proud to announce that Hyundai Motor Group’s HTWO is to supply a hydrogen fuel cell system for electric aviation powertrain trials. HTWO is a fuel cell system-based hydrogen business brand of Hyundai Motor Group.

We are thrilled to announce that Dovetail Electric Aviation has been selected as one of the 23 deep startups at this year’s Cicada x Tech23, Australia’s biggest deep tech festival!

Dovetail Electric Aviation announced the successful completion of the initial ground tests; a small-scale Electric Propulsion System to spin a three-blade propeller for the first time.

Dovetail Electric Aviation has been awarded a prestigious research grant by the Federal Government to support the development of technology enabling the conversion of turbine-powered aircraft to electric, emission-free propulsion.

The British daily newspaper of global reach featured us in its Australian edition in early 2023. See excerpts from the article below.

Air Nostrum and Volotea have announced today the acquisition of a minority stake in Dovetail Electric Aviation.

MONTE will purchase up to 50 aircraft conversions to enable battery-electric conversions on new and existing Cessna Caravan aircraft and hydrogen-electric conversions on new and existing Beechcraft King Air aircraft

“The demand for regional air travel using small aircraft could be ten times bigger if we reduce operating costs by 40% or more compared to conventional aircraft and this is exactly what our electric conversion integration technology will deliver in the next few years,” said David Doral, Dovetail’s CEO, and co-founder.