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

Maintenance and Modifications

As ADS-B Mandates Loom, Equipage Slots Dwindle

Duncan Aviation offers its European affiliate JetSupport to handle customers in the region.
Engines

GE's Catalyst Readies for Certification Testing

The process on the engine destined to power Cessna's new Denali turboprop, will kick off with altitude and ingestion testing.
Charter & Fractional

GlobeAir Sees Growth and New Services

The Austrian Air Taxi provider is leveraging its experience with the Cessna Mustang into new businesses
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Scores Comlux Completion Contract

The Iowa-based aircraft systems provider has earned several equipment contracts
cabin connectivity
FBOs

Jet Aviation, World Fuel Ink Preferred FBO Deal

As a result of the deal, Jet Aviation will become World Fuel's favored FBO provider in EMEA and Asia.
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UK Caterer to Join Avcard Program

On Air Dining, which serves Southern England, including the London area, will participate in the FlyBuys program and award bonus points through June.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Highlights Its Interior Designers in New Video

With a theme of "Inspiration Beyond Regulation," the global service provider illustrates what motivates its design staff.
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Safety

Air Support Partners with Osprey Flight Solutions

The agreement willl bring new risk analysis functionality to Air Support's PPS Flight Planning System.
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FBOs

London FBO Celebrates Successful First Year

Stobart Jet Center at London Southend Airport is positioning itself as a player in the crowded London FBO market.
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Boutsen Brings the Big Iron

The Monaco-based aircraft broker is exhibiting an ACJ319, its largest aircraft to date, at EBACE.
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JSSI Adds Exclusive Marketplace

Through its web portal, JSSI customers will have access to special deals and offers from its own portfolio and third party vendors.
Environment

Signature To Balance EBACE Travel CO2 Emissions

Through its partnership with Air BP and its Target Neutral voluntary carbon offset program, the service provider will help the environment.
Fuel

One Year On, Valcora Notes Growth

The Geneva-based company doubled its staff, branched out to Singapore, and plans offices in the U.S. and Canada before the end of the year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

JSSI Buys Conklin & de Decker

The move, JSSI's first outside acquiistion, bolsters its recently-launched advisory services business.
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FBOs

Harrods Aviation Adopts Automated Check-in System

The electronic departure control system from London-based Flight Solutions will help it quickly process large charter flights
Engines

P&WC PW800-series Ready for Service Duty

While the engine maker prepares for the PW800's entry into service on the Gulfstream G500 and G600, the Dassault Falcon 6X is waiting in the wings.
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FBOs

Geneva Airpark Sees Rise In Transient Usage

The large hangar is the only dedicated shelter for private aircraft at Geneva Airport
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Engines

P&WC Focuses on Prognostication

Through its FAST engine analysis, the engine maker is looking to make unscheduled repairs a thing of the past.
FBOs

A-Group Shows Off Moscow FBO Upgrade Ahead of World Cup

The global tournament, which takes place this year in Russia, will commence soon after EBACE closes.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leather Vendor Brings New Lines, New Colors to EBACE

Celebrating its 85th anniversary, U.S.-based Moore & Giles is showing off three new leather collections as well fllashiing some new colors at EBACE

VistaJet Re-ups with London-area Caterer

Bon Soirée prepares made-to-order menus with flexible times.
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FBOs

BBA Aviation Makes Epic Deal

The deal, if approved, would extend Signature Flight Support's reach to more than 400 FBOs worldwide.
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FBOs

Euro Jet Reaches the Decade Mark

Specializing in trip support to the former "Eastern Bloc" countries, the company has seen significant growth in its 10-year existence.
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FBOs

Desert Jet To Resume Construction at TRM

The company, previously stymied in its attempts to complete its multi-million dollar FBO, has now received the green light from the county.
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FBOs

Local Operator Tapped for Beirut FBO

Aircraft charter and management provider Sky Lounge Services now offers a full slate of ground handling services at Rafic Harari International Airport.
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Airports

Fuel Facility Completed at New Russian AIrport

Ahead of next month's World Cup Tournament, Platov International Airport near Rostov-on-Don now has a state-of-the-art fuel facility.
Regulations and Government

CAACI Makes Annual EBACE Visit

They are on hand to discuss the benefits of their aircraft registry and tout a newly-formed special economic zone for aviation.
Charter & Fractional

Cannes Film Festival Provides Hefty Bizav Boost

UK-based Air Charter Service examined the numbers from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during last year's event and found surprising results.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innov8 Taps Aero-Dienst as European Dealer

The Nuremburg-based Aero-Dienst will offer the company's full range of Cabinflex cabin control and entertainment products.
FBOs

Chicago-area FBO Joins Signature Network

B. Coleman Aviation at Gary/Chicago International Airport is the latest addition to Signature's 200-plus FBO network.
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