Australian Airline Partners With Electric-Aircraft Conversion Startup

Beech King Air
Dovetail is targeting the conversion of King Airs such as those flown by Rex’s training subsidiary AAPA.
Credit: Australian Airline Pilot Academy
Australia’s Rex Airlines has partnered with startup Dovetail Electric Aviation to convert turbine-powered aircraft to electric propulsion, initially targeting regional and general aviation aircraft. Dovetail was formed in 2021 by Sydney Aviation Holdings, owner of Australian tourist airline Sydney...
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