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

FBO Profile: Flight Level Aviation Brunswick

Decommissioned naval station gets new life as civil airport
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FBOs

Chain Buys Indie: Inside an FBO Deal

What actually goes on when a chain acquires an independent location?
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Airports

FAA Scales Back Proposed Airport SMS Rule

Originally proposed in 2010, the new rule will tighten its focus on the airports, involving approximately half the number originally considered.
Airports

Improvement Project Closes KC Runways

The rehab project at Kansas City International is expected to continue through the end of the year.
FBOs

Hillsboro Opens at Oregon Airport

The service provider has a 19,000-sq-ft facility at KHIO.
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FBOs

Signature Debuts New Cleveland FBO

Just ahead of the Republican National Convention, Signature opens its newest facility in host city Cleveland.
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Charter & Fractional

Bliss Jet To Offer Scheduled New York-London Service

Starting in September, Blss Jet provide individually ticketed seats, between New York's Westchester County Airport and London Biggin Hill.
FBOs

Signature Hits the 200 FBO Mark

The addition of the former Airborne Aviation location at New York's Stewart International Airport is a milestone for the BBA Aviation subsidary
Safety

Parker Aerospace Announces New Partnerships and Products

The aerospace component maker wants to make your fuel tank safer.
Avionics

Esterline CMC Inks New Trainer Contracts.

The Avionics specialist will provide new cockpits for the Pilatus PC-21 and upgrades for the BAE Hawk.
Avionics

Rogerson Kratos Shows Off New UH-60 Cockpit

Intended for older, legacy Black Hawks, the all-digital suite will begin certification testing this fall.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

GKN, Spirit Ink Long-Term Window Deal

The manufacturer which has more than 2 million passenger cabin windows in service will supply Spirit AeroSystems for the next 10 years.
Aircraft

Viking To Acquire Bombardier’s Amphibious Aircraft Division

Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the approximately 170 CL-415 and CL-215 firebombers in service.
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Regulations and Government

Louisiana Courts Industry with Workforce Development

Aerospace companies looking to invest in the state will receive a warm welcome and help finding quality talent.
Fuel

Safran Partners On Safety Line Fuel Saving Solution

Joining forces with a data analysis company, the French engine maker believes it can help airlines cut up to eight percent of their fuel consumption.

New Boeing Site the Latest In Oklahoma’s Aviation Constellation

The state currently has more than 500 aerospace companies and institutions employing more than 120,000 in the industry.
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Aircraft

Farnborough Trade Group Selects New Membership Chair

Barnbrook Systems CEO Andrew Barnett was tapped for the role ahead of the show in the group’s home turf.
Rotorcraft

Drallim Tapped for Relentless Hook

The UK cargo-hook manufacturer’s Hawk 8000lb system was selected for inclusion on the Bell 525 Relentless.
Airports

Charlotte Douglas Airport To Get New Control Tower

When operational in 2020, the 370-foot tall structure will be the second highest ATC tower in the country.
FBOs

Canadian Charter/Management Provider Debuts First FBO

Toronto-based Chartright Air Group has opened a 50,000-sq-ft FBO at Region of Waterloo International Airport.
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FBOs

Success Aviation Expands in Africa

UAE-based trip support provider will now operate in Guinea's capital city, Conakry.
FBOs

Service Provider To Change at Tennessee Airport

Crystal Air, which has operated the sole FBO since Cleveland Regional Jetport opened, will be succeeded by Corporate Jet Management.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bombardier To Set Up Shop at London Biggin Hill

Slated to begin operations by year-end, the 33,000-sq-ft facility will offer tip-to-tail maintenance for Learjets, Challengers and Globals.
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Aircraft

Viking To Acquire Bombardier's Amphibious Aircraft Division

Known for restarting the Twin Otter production line, Viking Air will provide support for the 170 CL-415 and CL-215 water bombers in service.
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FBOs

Korea's First Purpose-built FBO Debuts

Located at Seoul Gimpo International Airport, the facility includes a terminal and massive hangar.
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Charter & Fractional

GainJet Expands into Ireland

The charter provider has begun commercial operations in Ireland after its GainJet Ireland subsidiary received an air operator certificate.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Common-sense Hangar Use Policy

Allievating general aviation community fears, the FAA's new hangar use policy will not ban refridgerators, bar-b-que grills, and recliners from hangars.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Bell Helicopter Textron Rebrands Florida MRO

Edwards Rotorcraft Solutions will henceforth be known as Bell Helicopter Miami.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Cleveland Jet Center

Its bumpy past behind it, Cleveland Jet Center looks to welcome the Republican faithful and shine on the national stage.
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FBOs

California FBO To Expand

The $5 million project includes a new hangar and new terminal.