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

Bombardier Brings Ka-Band to Other Platforms

The move is part of the manufacturer's program to increase its aftermarket and global service offerings.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ATP Launches Improved Centricity Maintenance Data System

The new functionality aims to enhance user's capability in terms of maintenance, airworthiness and compliance.
FBOs

Air Elite Network Sees Strong Growth in 2017

The World Fuel-sponsored FBO network has seen banner expansion so far this year, with the addition of 13 new locations.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Looks to the Past as it Prepares for the Future

Having launched four new aircraft over the past decade, the airframer is highlighting the G500 and G600 at EBACE.
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FBOs

Jetex Expands Its European FBO Services

The international service provider will make its debut in Spain and Italy with the addition of four new locations to its global networks.
Aircraft

Bombardier Unveils New Global 5000, 6000 Cabin Theme

With its cues taken heavily from the airframer's new streamlined flagship Global 7000 interior, the Canadian airframer affirms its family style.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Harrods Earns EASA OK on Challenger 300 Base Maintenance

The location had been authorized to conduct line maintenance on the super-mid bizjet for more than a decade.
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Airports

TAG Farnborough Adds Aircraft Cleaning to Services on Offer

The new cleaning and detailing services will be performed by specially-trainied Tag Farnborough Maintenance Services crews
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aero Dienst Vienna Named Dassault Authorized Service Center

The facility is now approved to work on all models of the Falcon 900 and 2000.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Celebrates First Regional Airline Customer Anniversary

The fixed-cost maintenance program provider cares for the engines on Sun-Air's fleet of Dornier 328s.
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FBOs

Signature Elite Service Now on Tap at Luton

The business aviation support provider is looking to bring the luxury back to commercial aviation.
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Charter & Fractional

FAI Earns EBAA Gold Safety Award

The Gold Safety of Flight Award is presented to operators that earn either 40 accident-free years or 80,000 hours.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Adds to Global FBO Network

Locations in San Juan, Puerto RIco and Washington, D.C. are the latest to carry the General Dynamics subsidiary's banner.
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Engines

Castle & Cooke Makes EBACE Debut

The U.S. aviaton services provider chain is a recent addition to Avfuel's global dealer network
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aviation Mx Job Vacancies Could Cost Industry $2B

The results of a survey conducted by the Aeronautical Repair Station Association show unfilled job vacancies, would dent the industry's bottom line.
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Component MRO Completes Expansion

With the added space at its FXE location, Quality Aircraft Accessories is ramping up capabilities to match its flagship Tulsa operation.
Maintenance and Modifications

Skyservice Completes First Major Global Inspections

The announcement came after the Canadian services provider recently added the Bombardier Global to its product lines.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Guarantees Two-week Component Overhauls

The company is guaranteeing repair and shipment within 14 days of receipt of the component.
Avionics

Flightstar's Learjet ADS-B STC Receives Int'l OKs

Intended for the Lear 40 and 45, the ADS-B solution has received approval from EASA, Canada, Brazil and Mexico.
FBOs

NATA Launches Ground Handling Safety Symposium

Described as the first event of its kind, the two-day program will provide information of interest to anyone involved in the ground movements of aircraft
FBOs

Seattle FBO Set To Get 1st IS-BAH Stage II Nod in U.S.

Launched three years ago, the voluntary program for business aviation ground handlers has recently begun accepting applications for Stage II registration
Regulations and Government

Courts Say FAA Not the Final Word In Product Liability

Two recent rulings could spell trouble for OEMs by allowing states to dictate design safety parameters.
Fuel

World Fuel Services Increases European Presence

The Miami-based fuel provider has added new locations in the UK, France, Germany and Italy, following an acquistion of 22 ExxonMobil Operations.
Regulations and Government

Bolen Issues Warning Call on ATC Privatization

The NBAA head says this latest attempt to float the privatization scheme may be the most serious yet.
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FBOs

South Africa's NAC Opens New Lanseria FBO

The flagship faciliy is the latest for the 71-year old aviation services provider.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Composite Expertise with DAS Buy

Dallas Aeronautical Services specializes in composite component repair for products from all the major private jet manufacturers.
FBOs

New Leased Hangar Complex Opens at Van Nuys Airport

Aeroplex/Aerolease Group has increased its leasehold at the dedicated GA airport by 50 percent with a new $7.5 million hangar/office complex.
FBOs

Hawthorne Global Adds Iowa FBO to Network

Its latest acquistion expands the company's footprint in the Midwest.
Maintenance and Modifications

Simcom, Glennair Ink Maintenance Training Solutions Pact

The two companies will collaborate on maintenance training courses for a wide variety of aircraft
Maintenance and Modifications

Teledyne's New Citation Replacement Battery PMA'd

According to its subsidiary Gill Batteries, the new 7000-series offers improvements in performance, maintenance and cost over its competitors