Dovetail Electric Aviation
Electric propulsion systems to decarbonise aviation – starting with the planes already flying.
At a glance
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Development stage
Prototype developed
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Investment stage
Seed
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UNSW affiliation
UNSW Co-locator
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Technology readiness level
Dovetail enables zero-emission flight by retrofitting conventional aircraft with proprietary electric propulsion and battery systems.
With USD173 million in pre-orders, backing from major airlines, and public funding from European and Australian programs, Dovetail is leading the charge to certify scalable, cost-effective solutions for regional aviation decarbonisation.
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Dovetail delivers a certifiable electric retrofit solution for conventional aircraft, combining a proprietary electric propulsion system (DovePower) with aviation-grade immersion-cooled batteries (DovePack™). Designed for regional aviation, the system is modular, lightweight, and compatible with multiple aircraft types. It enables zero-emission flights while preserving existing airframes and reducing operating costs.
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- Aviation contributes ~2.5% of global CO₂ emissions and faces urgent decarbonisation targets, yet operators lack viable, near-term solutions: new aircraft are costly and years away, while retiring functional fleets is unfeasible.
- Airlines need certified, cost-effective retrofits that lower emissions and operating costs – without grounding assets or waiting a decade.
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- Regional airlines and charter operators seeking to reduce emissions and costs, including those serving short-haul routes, island connections, tourism, cargo, and/or skydiving operations.
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- USD183 million in pre-orders secured.
- Partnerships with key players, such as Volotea, Rex, Crisalion and Air Nostrum.
- Over USD6 million in public funding awarded in EU and Australia for certification and R&D.
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