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

Castle & Cooke Now Offers Three U.S. Entry Points

Making its fifth appearance at ABACE, the U.S. service provider seeks to add to its Asian clientele.
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Regulations and Government

AsBAA Hits New Heights

The Asian Business Aviation Association bolsters its ranks as it looks to improve the industry in the region.
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FBOs

Signature Expands into Italy, Divests Six Landmark FBOs

Heading towards the 200 worldwide base mark, Signature has added four Italian FBOs to its network, and divests at six former Landmark Aviation locations.
FBOs

2016 FBO Survey: The Americas

Companies sharpen focus on service.
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FBOs

ExecuJet Expands into Mexico

The facility at Monterrey’s Del Norte International Airport is the company's first in Mexico.
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Airports

Bakersfield Airport Launches Major Rehab Program

In service since 1926 Meadows Field is set to receive the biggest makeover in its history.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Aerospace Enhances SM4 Safety Program

The first part of a two year upgrade sees Global's entire client base receive complementary safety support services
FBOs

Swiss Firm Partners with Smart Aviation on Cairo FBO

Executive Sky Flight Support believes this is just the first step of its engagement in the country.
Training and Workforce

NATA Expands Safety 1st with Three New Courses

The new programs deal with international trash and hazardous materials.
FBOs

Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs

Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.
Training and Workforce

Piper Lines Up M600 Training Provider

Buyers of the new single-engine turboprop won't have to look far for their training.
FBOs

Pennsylvania FBO Completes Major Expansion

The Latrobe facility extended both its terminal and ramp space.
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FBOs

Belfast Welcomes New FBO

Woodgate Aviation is already conducting operations ahead of itsgrand opening.
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FBOs

North Dakota FBO Sees Major Expansion

Passenger space at the facility has more than quadrupled.
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Airports

Indy Airport Looks To Drum Up Business

The airport operator is seeing results from its decision to eliminate landing fees.
Airports

Winner Aviation Gets DCA Gateway Approval

Ohio's Youngstown-Warren Regional Airport is now an approved gateway to Reagan National.
FBOs

A Quick Fix for Towing Disabled Aircraft

The company udated its PlaneSkate dolly.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Aviation Acquires Avjet

With the purchase, the General Dynamics subsidiary will add 45, mainly large-cabin, business jets to its aircraft management and charter division.
FBOs

Universal Completes Toluca FBO Renovation

A joint-venture between Universal Weather and Aviation and Avemex, the location just underwent a multi-million dollar facelift.
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Aircraft

Keystone Aviation Increases TBM Sales Area

After 10 years, a Daher dealer, the Tac Air subsidiary is looking to expand its territory to the Great White North and beyond.
Rotorcraft

Magellan To Release R66 Wire Strike Protection

The Canadian manufacturer expects STC approval shortly.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

HAI Open to UAS

The organization welcomed UAS exhibitors to Heli-Expo for the first time, and introduced a new membership category to accommodate them.
Training and Workforce

Whirly-Girls Take Scholarship Total to a New High

Whirly-Girls International, the non-profit charity dedicated to the advancement of women in the helicopter industry
Rotorcraft

Reiser Joins the Full-Flight Simulator Market

The German manufacturer looks to deliver its first Level D device early in 2017.
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Rotorcraft

Your Vote Counts at HeliValue$

Preparing to make changes its rotorcraft pricing products, the company invites reviews and suggestions
Rotorcraft

Vector Shows Off Tank That’s Built Like a Tank

Designed with Robertson Fuel Systems, the new direct replacement fuel tank for the AS350 and EC130 will provided added safety in crash situations
Rotorcraft

Asian Sky sees slight increase in Asia Helo Fleet

The company noted two thirds of Asian nations fleets remained flat or contracted.
Rotorcraft

Guardian Mobility Names New Dealer

Mid-Canada Mod Center will offer the company’s full range of aircraft business intelligence solutions
Rotorcraft

Under New Ownership, Sikorsky Looks to the Future

Making its Heli-Expo Debut as a Lockheed Martin company, Sikorsky fielded questions about its current market
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Maintenance and Modifications

AAR Now Offers Customer Support

Known mainly as an operator, the company has launched a rotorcraft services division.