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

Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours to Install First Inairvation Retro-Fit Cabin

The Canadian company expects to complete a Bombardier Global by early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Taps Marshall for UK Maintenance

Marshall has maintained the C-130 Herculestransport aircraft for the UK’s Royal Air Force for nearly a half-century.
FBOs

Signature Adds South Africa Location

Lanseria Jet Centre has signed on the dotted line to become a Signature affiliate FBO.
Aircraft

JetNet: Soft Pricing Because of Oversupply

Industry expert Rolland Vincent sees rocky times ahead with too many aircraft chasing too few buyers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Luton Maintenance Provider Gets Legacy 600 Nod

CSE Citation Centre will now provide line and AOG service for Embraer’s 600 series twinjets.
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Regulations and Government

Jet Aviation Prepares for Part-NCC

The General Dynamics subsidiary is offering compliance assistance to operators for the new regulation
Maintenance and Modifications

WFS Rolls out two New Avcards

The Flight Department and MRO Avcards are aimed at helping flight departments better track spending.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Announces New Partnerships, New Program

The hourly cost maintenance specialist has forged alliances with Global Jet Capital and Associated Air Center.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Polishes Image, Unveils New Member Options

For the first time in its 35-year existence, the business aviation association’s logo is getting an update, to reflect its growing role.
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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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