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

Barco Buy Boosts CMC’s Product Range With More Displays

After its purchase of Barco, the CMC claims to be the largest independent supplier of avionics displays.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Shines During Darkest Hour

Redbird Skyport, an FBO at San Marcos Municipal Airport in the heart of the Texas flooding, hosted a charity fly-in for the local Red Cross.
FBOs

String of Airport Courtesy-car Thefts Baffles Authorities

The suspect is moving from airport to airport leaving a trail of misplaced crew vehicles in his wake.
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Accidents

An Anniversary For a (largely) Forgotten Event

It's 45 years since ALM Flight 980 ditched in the Caribbean.
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ATC

FAA Set To Expand Data Comm System

After a two-year test period, the text-based cockpit communication system will serve more than 50 U.S. airports by the end of next year.
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New AsBAA Head Sees Changes on Horizon

Charles Mularski, newly named chair of the Asian Business Aviation Association, discusses the challenges ahead.
FBOs

Air Elite Expands Network

The growing network has added nine members in the past six months.
Regulations and Government

East Hampton Delays Restriction Enforcement

The Long Island town agreed to wait on enforcing curfew and noise penalties, as a federal court judge ponders a petition for a temporary restraining order.
Fuel

NATA Aims To Improve Misfueling Awareness

On the heels of two fatal accidents, the association is seeking to strengthen FBO fueling protocols.
Avionics

NASA Taps Rockwell Collins for Sonic Boom Cockpit Display

The move is part of the aerospace agency's plan to revive supersonic civil transport
Maintenance and Modifications

Separate Dreamliner Completions Announced by Rivals

GDC Technics notches its third 787 outfitting, and Jet Aviation receives the first private 787-9 completion contract.
Aircraft

Aerion Opens Supersonic Order Book

The company expects the trijet, with a sticker price of $120 million, to enter service in 2022.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Coming Soon: Quieter Cabins?

Researchers at NC State and MIT have devised a system that could make aircraft cabins as quiet as your living room.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Launches New Jet Coverage Programs

A tip-to-tail plan for the Embraer Legacy 500 and 450 along with two new engine coverage programs rounds out JSSI’s latest offerings.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vision Systems Offers New Cabin Window Systems

The French company will demonstrate bright ideas for sun solutions at EBACE.
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FBOs

Closest U.S. Airport Provides Quick Service

While other U.S. entryports may have more glamour, Bangor International gets the planes in and out in a hurry.

General Dynamics Announces Change In Aerospace Succession

While planning to assume leadership of General Dynamics's aerospace division, Gulfstream president Larry Flynn will instead retire for health reasons.
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FBOs

New Bali FBO Begins Operations

ExecuJet Indonesia has begun operations at a purpose-built 32,000-sq-ft FBO terminal at Bali International Airport.
FBOs

South Korean FBO and U.S. Casino Operator Sign Agreement

The companies are planning a casino-resort attached to an FBO.
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Training and Workforce

Atlantic Rolls out New Training Program

The Atlantic Certified Employee program will address aircraft towing and fueling practices, along with fuel quality control.
FBOs

Atlantic Starts Construction of New MKC Hangar

The new energy-efficient structure is expected to be completed by year-end.
Airports

Houston-area Airport Lengthens Runway

The runway at Lone Star Executive Airport is now 7,500 feet.
Airports

Tokyo’s Airports Get First Bizav Hangars

Haneda and Narita have added hangars for private use ahead of the 2020 Olympic Games.
FBOs

Aviat Mall FBO at Wilmington Survives Less Than a Year

Aviat Mall closed after failing to meet the airport’s minimum standards and defaulting on its rent payments.
FBOs

Construction Kicks Off on New California FBO

Five Rivers in partnership with Epic Aviation will assume the fuel concession from the City of Livermore.
Aircraft

GAMA: Bizjet Deliveries Start the Year on a Down Note

Deliveries of general aviation jets, turboprops and pistons declined overall by 15.2 percent year-over-year.
FBOs

Yu Lounge's New Private Aviation Hangar Opens in Africa

New $3 million hangar can accommodate four Dassault Falcon 900s or a pair of Bombardier Global 5000s at the same time.
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FBOs

Derby, Boxing Match Fuel Atlantic's Best Day Ever

Between Las Vegas and Louisville FBOs, company handled more than 870 aircraft and pumped nearly a half-million gallons of fuel on Saturday, May 2, 2015.
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FBOs

Boxing’s Richest Bout Draws Private Aircraft to Vegas

Blockbuster boxing match between Pacquiao and Mayweather proved a tremendous boon for business aviation service providers at Las Vegas McCarran Airport.
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