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

Avionics

New Universal Software To Help Satisfy Link 2000+ Regs.

Upgrade to the software for Universal’s UniLink Communications Management Unit, helps European customers utilize controller-pilot data link communcations
Avionics

Universal Close to Super Puma Flight Display OK

The EFI-890H Advanced Flight Display system for the Super Puma helicopter is in track for a mid-2016 certification.
Fuel

Air BP Introduces New Environmental Service

Here in Geneva, the global fuel provider is rolling out an enhanced suite of services aimed at reducing industry carbon emissions.
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FBOs

Pazos Unveils New San Juan FBO

The Caribbean service provider previewed its new $6 million home, ahead of the Fall opening
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Regulations and Government

New Organization Aims to Assist Service Providers

The fledgling International Aviation Services Organization made its debut in Geneva.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Comlux Supplies VIP Aircraft to Slovakia

The transaction includes maintenance, interior refurbishment and entry into service support.
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Charter & Fractional

Argus’s Charter Broker Rating Program Sees Progress

After one year in existence, the audit company’s new certification is gaining traction.
Regulations and Government

TAG Presents Part-NCC Solution

Ahead of the August EASA rule implementation, the UK-based aviation services provider is offering private aircraft operators a suite of compliance
Fuel

London City Growth Signifies European Expansion For Avfuel

Contract fuel provider Avfuel continues to expands its network in Europe
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Airports

French Government Receive Bids for Lyon and Nice Airports

Private investors are looking to buy controlling stakes of the airports of Nice-Cote d'Azur, Lyon St Exupéry and Lyon Bron.
FBOs

Derby Day a Winner for Private Aviation

This year's edition of the Kentucky Derby drew a record number of private aircraft to Louisville.
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FBOs

Million Air Gets New Lease at HPN, Plans $40 Million FBO

With the 30-year lease, the Houston-based service provider will launch a major investment at the New York City bizav gateway.
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Safety

Counter-UAS System on the Horizon

A system now under development could help protect rotorcraft operators from rogue drones.
Regulations and Government

Sterilis Puts FBOs' Problem with Intl. Trash on the Curb

The self-contained unit meets U.S. Department of Agriculture specifications for treating international waste.
Fuel

Fuel Cards and Suppliers

Operators look to fuel as a cost they can control.
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FBOs

NATA Web Map Highlights FBO Training

The tool will help aircraft operators identify FBOs worldwide that participate in NATA Safety 1st training or in IBAC's IS-BAH program.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Goes West with Van Nuys FBO

The new FBO project is scheduled for completion by the end of 2018.
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FBOs

Jetex Opens Second Base in France

The new location in Marseille joins the Dubai-based company's FBO at Paris Le Bourget to serve its French customers.
FBOs

GateOne Expands to Utah

The company's roster now includes FBOs in Texas and Utah.
FBOs

Utah Airport Takes Over FBO Duties

The airport will assume fueling duties from Leading Edge Aviation.
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Black Canyon Jet Center

The purchase of Black Canyon Jet Center makes the 69th location in its U.S.-only network, and expands its Western footprint.
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FBOs

Desert Jet Breaks Ground on FBO

Already a presence at Jacqueline Cochrane Regional Airport, with maintenance and aircraft charter management, Desert Jet prepares to offer FBO services.
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FBOs

Alaskan Aviation Fuelers Consolidate

Crowley will rebrand Ace Fuels' six locations.
Safety

Argus Adds Fatigue Meter to Mobile SMS

Already a part of its web-based SMS tool, the company has integrated the Aviation Fatigue Meter in its mobile app so customers can take it in the cockpit.
Airports

California's Bob Hope Airport To Rebrand

Airport officials seeking better geographic recognition of their facility, voted to rebrand with some Tinseltown glamour.
FBOs

Sheltair Building New Savannah Hangar

The new structure will handle the latest large business jets.
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FBOs

Sheltair Buys Top-rated Tampa Jet Center FBO

The aviation services chain adds one of the top-rated U.S. FBOs to its network.
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FBOs

AIN FBO Survey: 2016 Eastern Hemisphere

AIN readers rate the FBOs they have visited during the last year.
Airports

Settlement Reached with One Plaintiff in SMO Fight

As the California city continues in its attempts to close its airport, it comes to terms with one of its opponents.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Trego-Dugan Aviation, Grand Island, Neb.

Being in the right place at the right time has its benefits.
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