This episode covers how to create highly efficient and reliable planes by converting to electric propulsion with optional hydrogen fuel cells. Learn about transforming today’s conventional aircraft into cleaner, more efficient electric aircraft. The aviation industry wants alternatives that deliver lower fuel and maintenance costs and greater reliability. Retrofitting existing planes with electric propulsion can virtually eliminate fuel costs, reducing total operating costs up to 40% and even higher, thanks also to much lower maintenance requirements and higher reliability. Battery electric aircraft can bring those benefits in the short term and optional hydrogen systems can be added in the future to provide extended range. Learn how aircraft to EV conversions provide quick deployment and high return on investment without waiting years for new airframes.

Topics Covered

• What is Aircraft to Electric Conversion?
• Why is an Aircraft to Electric Conversion Important?
• What Surprises Companies about Aircraft to Electric Conversion?
• Who Needs Aircraft to Electric Conversion Solution?
• How does Aircraft to Electric Conversion Work – Basically?
• What Changes are Needed to Aircraft to Electric Conversion?
• How Long Does it take to do Aircraft to Electric Conversions?
• What Services and/or Equipment are Needed for Aircraft to Electric Conversion?
• Are there Other Benefits to Aircraft to Electric Conversion Solution?
• Is Special Aircraft to Electric Conversion Training Required?
• Will Aircraft to Electric Conversion Work with most Types of Planes?

David Doral is the CEO and co-founder of Dovetail Electric Aviation, a pioneer in aircraft-to-EV propulsion conversions. He has over 20 years of leadership and development experience in aerospace engineering, sustainable aviation, and aircraft electrification systems. David has held senior roles at Airbus, Boeing, and Quickstep, where he led innovative aerospace projects across Europe and Asia-Pacific. He has launched electric aircraft retrofit programs, secured key partnerships with global aviation firms, and driven advancements in zero-emission flight technologies.

Website: Dovetail Electric Aviation