Curt Epstein
Business Aviation Services Editor

A lifelong aviation enthusiast who joined AIN in 2007, Curt came to the publication from the broadcast industry where he was a national science and technology television reporter and producer. He writes on the FBO field, aviation finance, and sustainable aviation and occasionally contributes to AIN sister publication Business Jet Traveler. Curt was a member of the AINtv reporting staff that won the 2008 Aerospace Journalist of the Year award for Best Airshow Daily. That same year, he was a finalist for another AJOYA award. He earned an AJOYA for Best Business Aviation Submission in 2018 and was a finalist in that category in 2021. He received the National Air Transportation Association’s  Aviation Journalist Award in 2012 and won a Pegasus Sapphire Business Aviation Award for outstanding journalism in 2021.

Before joining AIN, Curt worked with Consumer Reports’ television division, CRTV, and for several local television news staffs. An honors graduate of the State University of New York at Stony Brook, he earned a master’s degree in broadcast journalism from Boston University in 1995. Curt lives in New York State with his wife and two young sons.

Latest from Curt Epstein

FBOs

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration
Regulations and Government

Courts Say FAA Not the Final Word In Product Liability

Two recent rulings could spell trouble for OEMs by allowing states to dictate design safety parameters.
Fuel

World Fuel Services Increases European Presence

The Miami-based fuel provider has added new locations in the UK, France, Germany and Italy, following an acquistion of 22 ExxonMobil Operations.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Issues Warning Call on ATC Privatization

The NBAA head says this latest attempt to float the privatization scheme may be the most serious yet.
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FBOs

South Africa's NAC Opens New Lanseria FBO

The flagship faciliy is the latest for the 71-year old aviation services provider.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Composite Expertise with DAS Buy

Dallas Aeronautical Services specializes in composite component repair for products from all the major private jet manufacturers.
FBOs

New Leased Hangar Complex Opens at Van Nuys Airport

Aeroplex/Aerolease Group has increased its leasehold at the dedicated GA airport by 50 percent with a new $7.5 million hangar/office complex.
FBOs

Hawthorne Global Adds Iowa FBO to Network

Its latest acquistion expands the company's footprint in the Midwest.
Maintenance and Modifications

Simcom, Glennair Ink Maintenance Training Solutions Pact

The two companies will collaborate on maintenance training courses for a wide variety of aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Teledyne's New Citation Replacement Battery PMA'd

According to its subsidiary Gill Batteries, the new 7000-series offers improvements in performance, maintenance and cost over its competitors
Avionics

Pacific Coast Avionics Adds New Hangar

The new structure will add capacity to the FAA-approved repair station, which has seen growing demand for ADS-B installations.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation's Austin Avionics Shop Receives FAA Nod

The location will continue to perform ADS-B Out installations for the company's customers
Airports

London Biggin Hill Extends Operating Hours

Operators of the dedicated general aviaiton airport say the move will increase the location's flexibility and capacity.
FBOs

Hangar Done, Washington State FBO Eyes a New Terminal

A major upgrade project at Seattle-area Tacoma Narrows Aviation will see the company move into a brand new terminal.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SAFO Issued for Thunder Airmotive-serviced Accessories

The FAA charges the California-based MRO continued to return aircraft parts to service after its air agency certificate was yanked in 2013.
Avionics

Collins Earns FAA Nod for CJ3 Pro Line Fusion Upgrade

The avionics OEM says the new system is a turn-key solution for airspace modernization compliance deadlines
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Engines

Ruag Upgrades, Reopens Engine Shop in Stans

The MRO provider has renovated its engine facility as part of a company-wide efficiency drive.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Brokerage Debuts Online Aircraft Buying Course

Charlie Bravo Aviation has unveiled the ambitious program that outlines and explores the ins and outs of the business aircraft buying process.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Redbird Skyport

The FBO is a small portion of the training school operation.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream's G280 Adds to City-pair Trophy Case

The super mid-size bizjet has notched more than 60 city-pair speed records since its 2012 service debut.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Receives Honeywell LCD Display STC

The upgrade addresses the need to replace aging CRT screens found in the cockpits of several venerable business jet models
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Maintenance and Modifications

Advent eABS Brake System Installed on King Air 350i

The anti-skid modification was performed by New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation earlier this month
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Timely FAA Action on Parts Equivalency

After no action on a request filed in February, the association is urging that the FAA hammer out its differences with EASA on commercial parts.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Adds to Caribbean Footprint With Puerto Rico FBO

Amenities include onsite U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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FBOs

Jet Aviation's Third Seletar Hangar on Track for Completion

The new structure will bring the location's aircraft storage to more than 120,000 sq ft.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Its First Chinese HEMS Helicopter

Operator Reignwood Aviation accepted the Bell 429, which was equipped with a CAAC validated med-evac interior by United Rotorcraft
Charter & Fractional

Jinggong Global Jet Adds to Its Fleet

After successfully operating a Falcon 2000EX EASy for the Chinese market over the past year, the company has now added a Falcon 7X.
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FBOs

Castle & Cooke FBOs See Rise in Asian Traffic

With FBOs in Honolulu, Van Nuys, and the Seattle area, the company offers three direct U.S. entry ports.
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FBOs

Mexican Handler Gets First IS-BAH Certification

The company completed its audit late last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Gets FAA Maintenance Nod

The Austrian MRO is now approved to provide base and line to all N-registered aircraft it is authorized to support.