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January 23, 2012

ANN Special Feature: Being Current vs. Being Safe - 01.23.12

ANN's Paul Plack talks with CFI Bob Miller of Over The Airwaves about the FAA's definition of "current," versus what's really required to be safe.

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CALSTAR Announces Changes in Base Operations

Moving McClellan Park Aircraft To Vacaville Location

California Shock Trauma Air Rescue (CALSTAR), a not-for-profit air ambulance company serving northern and central California announced two changes Thursday in its base operations. The organization has suspended operations of its helicopter base located in Jackson, Amador County (CALSTAR 10). The company will also relocate its helicopter base operations, formerly known as CALSTAR 11, from its location at McClellan Park in Sacramento County to Vacaville in Solano County.

Service Employs Pressurized King Air With 900 Mile Range

Greenville Downtown Airport is the new home of a bace for EagleMed, an air ambulance service with bases in Arkansas, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico.

Aircraft To Be Used In Flight Test Training, Other Capacities

Defence, technology and security company Qinetiq has upgraded part of its aircraft fleet with the purchase of an Avro RJ100 jet transport, bearing manufacturer’s serial number E3368, from UK aircraft asset manager Falko. The RJ100 which is scheduled to enter service in the first quarter of 2012, will replace a turboprop Hawker Siddeley748 Andover and a BAC One-Eleven jet.

Fifteen-Year Aviation Business Veteran To Take The Reins Of Oakland Location

Norman Ramirez joins Landmark Aviation as General Manager of its Oakland International Airport (OAK) location. Norman has worked in the aviation industry for over 15 years.