Curt Epstein
Senior 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

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.
Rotorcraft

Erickson Builds on its Manufacturing Capability

Known for its heavy helicopter building prowess, the company will drastically shift gears with its new contract.
Avionics

Mecaer Aviation To Sell Honeywell Avionics at Philly

The company works on the avionics manufacturer’s Primus Epic suite.
Rotorcraft

HAI Names First Safety Standards Operators

Since the beginning of the year, the association has accredited four rotorcraft operators under its new safety standard system.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Looks to Polish Customer Support Image

Based on the results of recent industry surveys and user feedback, Sikorsky has its sights set on bolstering its product support.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Joins Law Enforcement Program

The hourly cost maintenance provider is partnering with Night Flight Concepts on its service option for law enforcement operators.
Avionics

Medevac Provider Goes Garmin

Air Evac Lifeteam has selected a fully integrated Garmin avionics suite for its fleet of Bell 206s and 407s.
Rotorcraft

Avinco Logs Record Year

The global helicopter brokerage finished off 2015 with 31 rotorcraft transactions.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Solves 50-Year-Old Problem

The MRO provider has developed a new procedure to prevent plastic turbine case coating cracks.
Rotorcraft

Tiger Tug Shows Typhoon Model

The Typhoon can drive any angle, rotating 360 degrees around its center.
Rotorcraft

HAI Head Still Bullish on Helo Market

Matt Zuccaro says he’s seen this movie before and likes the ending.
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Rotorcraft

Global Aerospace Rolls Out New Online Portal

The system aims to simply the insurance coverage procedure or users and brokers alike.
Rotorcraft

Erickson Supports Navy Heavy Lift Program

The Portland, Ore., company is leveraging its experience gained in the S-54 to provide assistance for its siblings.
Rotorcraft

HAI Head Still Bullish on Helo Market

Despite the slump in offshore petroleum use, Matt Zuccaro says he’s seen this movie before and likes the ending.
FBOs

Louisiana Airport Takes Over FBO Duties

FBO operator CHI has departed the FBO business at the field.