CALSTAR

October 2015 marks another significant milestone in the history of California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) with the announcement that the company has chosen the Airbus H135 P3 to replace its remaining four legacy BO105LS helicopters.

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael W. Koenes as the new Director of Safety. Koenes, who has 32 years of helicopter experience, began his career in the U.S.

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) has named Scott P. Tish as their new Director of Flight Operations, effective July 7, 2014. A veteran pilot of 35 years, Tish’s aviation career began in 1979 as a US Army pilot.

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) is proud to announce that the Commission on Accreditation of Medical Transport Systems (CAMTS) has again awarded full accreditation to CALSTAR’s operations.

Fair Oaks resident Margaret Franklin has been hired as education coordinator for CALSTAR, Tad Henderson, chief operations officer, has announced. Franklin brings a wealth of education and training experience to her new position.

Marcus Isbill, a veteran pilot of nearly 30 years, has been named chief pilot for CALSTAR, Jim Arthur, director of flight operations, has announced. Isbill’s aviation career started in 1985 with the U.S. Army.

A large national coalition of EMS flight crews and fire and law enforcement aircraft operators will be keeping close tabs on a hearing set for April 23 pertaining to California Assembly Bill (AB) 867, sponsored by Mariko Yamada (D-4th District).

Sacramento based CALSTAR, the largest nonprofit air ambulance on the west coast, is the first air ambulance in the United States to introduce a new “clot stabilizing” treatment to its arsenal of medications.

Nonprofit Regional Air Medical Service to Unveil New Brand and Initiatives

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR) will unveil its newly acquired Beechcraft B200 Super King Air at the California Capital Air Show, September 8-9. The show takes place at Mather Field in Sacramento.