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

Airports

County Issues RFP for HPN Privatization

After an initial proposal offered to one firm without competition was defeated, bidding on the bizav hub is now open.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Industry Study Details Best Paint Practices

Even more interesting than watching paint dry is learning how to preserve and protect it on the aircraft.
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Fuel

Fuel Prices on Slow Burn

As business aviation activity increases, fuel prices should remain stable in 2017.
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Airports

NATA Challenges AOPA's Call for FBO Regulation

The response comes after an article in AOPA Pilot, which targeted FBOs in general for not providing free access at publicly funded airports.
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FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2017: Worldwide Results

The economic climate may change, but service remains king.
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FBOs

Phillips 66 Adds More FBOs To Its Roster

The Petroleum refiner supports the largest network of FBOs in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Earns ODA from FAA

The designation will allow the MRO provider to act as an FAA representative for the issuance of STCs.

Gama Aviation Reports Record Revenues in 2016

The gains come despite a downturn in discretionary maintenance and modification work in Europe, according to company CEO Marwan Khalek.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Launches Major Construction Program

With an influx of nearly $19 million in financing, the airport plans to increase hangar, office and ramp space as well as add a luxury hotel onsite.
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Accidents

Citation X Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Salt Lake City

While parked at Salt Lake CIty Airport, the Citation X suffered wing damage when it was struck by a pickup truck heading to another part of the airport.
Maintenance and Modifications

Hawker Pacific's Malaysian MRO Gets Dassault Nod

The location at Kuala Lumpur, marks the second Hawker Pacific facility in the region to earn that authorization.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Earns Hong Kong G650 Maintenance Authorization

The approval will allow the location to work on G650s registered in China, Macau and Hong Kong, including the six under its own management.
FBOs

Meridian Gets Global Family Maintenance Approval

The Teterboro-based service provider, adds to its roster of large cabin operational specifications, and increases its hangar space at the same time
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Charter Provider Now in Maintenance Business

SevenJet Private Travel will offer a variety of services from its Clearwater base.
Avionics

Avionics Shop President Ordered To Pay Restitution

The ruling follows a guilty plea on charges he bribed an FAA inspector.
Accidents

Former Avantair Mx Director Pleads Guilty to Tampering

An employee of the former Avantair admitted to attempting to hinder federal authorities investigating why an elevator detached from one of its aircraft.
FBOs

APP Jet Center Opens New Facility at Hayward Executive

The San Francisco Bay-area airport is on an upswing with a pair of brand-new FBOs and a rising surge of traffic.
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FBOs

Tennessee FBO Changes Hands

In operation at Smyrna Airport for 38 years, Smryna Jet Center is now known as Hollingshead Aviation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier Teams With Italian FBO on Line Service Depot

The Milano Linate Prime FBO will be home to Bombardier's newest European line service station, one of five to be developed in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Completes BBJ Winglet Upgrade

The General Dynamics subsidiary is eager to do more of them.
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Attendance Rebounds, Displays Set Records at Heli-Expo

Attendance at the 2017 edition of Heli-Expo, jumped by 4,000.

Europe Saw Bizav Growth in February

According to industry data provider WingX Advance, business jet usage was up four percent year-over-year
Maintenance and Modifications

Pall Selects AeroProducts as Dry Filter Dealer

The company claims its PUREair filters offer benefits over traditional oil-based fliters
Rotorcraft

Georgia College Receives Pair of Guimbals

Middle Georgia State University will integrate them into its state-funded collegiate flight program.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall, Rolls-Royce Extend, Amend Parts Distribution Deal

Under the new terms of the deal, which extends through 2026, Aviall will now be able to offer used engines to customers
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Rotorcraft

Bell Inks Major China 505 Order

The deal, when completed, will make China's Reignwood Aviaition the world's largest operator of the type.
Accidents

Helicopter Safety on the Rise as Accidents Decline

Based on data from 50 countries, the number of helicopter accidents has been on a downturn for the past several years.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Inks German CH-53 Support Contract

The deal will keep the Bundeswehr's Stallions flying through 2030.
Rotorcraft

P&WC Celebrates PT6C-67C, PW-200 Milestones

The Canadian engine manufacturer is preparing to hand over the 2,000th PT6C-67C for the Leonardo Helicopters AW139.
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Rotorcraft

Meridian Helicopters Picks Quantum Control

The Louisiana rotorcraft services provider will adopt the aviation management support software package ahead of an anticipated rise in business.