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Wingman Aviation and Propair Flight Partner to Develop Digital Twin for Shark 600

Germany – Wingman Aviation and Propair Flight have announced a strategic partnership aimed at integrating advanced technology into aviation training and aircraft development. The collaboration will initially focus on creating a 3D digital twin of the Shark 600 aircraft for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024.

  • Wingman Aviation is the official distributor of Shark.Aero aircraft in Germany and Switzerland.
  • The partnership will bring the Shark 600 to a broad audience through a highly detailed 3D simulation, allowing users to develop their flight skills in a virtual environment.
  • Development of the Shark 600 digital twin is already underway, with further updates expected soon.
  • Wingman Aviation is led by Andrew Mills, an experienced flight instructor with expertise in multi-engine helicopters, long-range jets, and military pilot training.

Source: Wingman Aviation
Photo Credit: Wingman Aviation

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Enstrom Helicopter Announces 2025 Appointment for Senior VP

USA – based helicopter manufacturer Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has announced the appointment of Charles “Chuck” Wade as Senior Vice President of Product, Sales, and Customer Excellence, effective December 2024.

  • Wade will lead Enstrom’s customer engagement, sales strategy, and product delivery operations.

  • His priorities include:

    • Strengthening existing customer relationships.

    • Expanding the company’s market presence.

    • Driving strategic process improvements and operational optimization.

  • Wade brings over 40 years of aviation industry experience, including 24 years at Collins Aerospace where he held various technical and leadership roles.

  • His background includes flight line maintenance, avionics systems engineering, and market management, coupled with A&P and FCC certifications.

  • Wade has been with Enstrom for over a year prior to assuming his new executive position.

Statement’s

  • “Chuck excels in engaging customers and leading teams of people, two skills that will prove essential to Enstrom’s vision of providing quality helicopters to even more customers,” – Todd Tetzlaff, President, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

 

  • “We have an amazing opportunity to significantly ramp up production. I look forward to the many customer interactions we will have as we begin a regular production schedule. Working as a team, we will overcome any challenge we might face together,” – Charles “Chuck” Wade, Senior VP, Enstrom

About Enstrom Helicopter
From Rudy Enstrom’s early designs in 1943 to initial testing in a Michigan Quarry in 1957 to aircraft operating on six continents, Enstrom Helicopter Corporation has maintained a reputation for safety, value and performance. Based in Menominee, Michigan and proudly made in the United States, Enstrom has a rich history for design innovation. The goal is to provide helicopters to the customer’s exact specification and deliver support and maintenance worldwide.

Source: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation
Photo Credit: Enstrom Helicopter Corporation

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