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

Pacific Coast Avionics Adds New Hangar

The new structure will add capacity to the FAA-approved repair station, which has seen growing demand for ADS-B installations.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation's Austin Avionics Shop Receives FAA Nod

The location will continue to perform ADS-B Out installations for the company's customers
Airports

London Biggin Hill Extends Operating Hours

Operators of the dedicated general aviaiton airport say the move will increase the location's flexibility and capacity.
FBOs

Hangar Done, Washington State FBO Eyes a New Terminal

A major upgrade project at Seattle-area Tacoma Narrows Aviation will see the company move into a brand new terminal.
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Maintenance and Modifications

SAFO Issued for Thunder Airmotive-serviced Accessories

The FAA charges the California-based MRO continued to return aircraft parts to service after its air agency certificate was yanked in 2013.
Avionics

Collins Earns FAA Nod for CJ3 Pro Line Fusion Upgrade

The avionics OEM says the new system is a turn-key solution for airspace modernization compliance deadlines
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Engines

Ruag Upgrades, Reopens Engine Shop in Stans

The MRO provider has renovated its engine facility as part of a company-wide efficiency drive.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Brokerage Debuts Online Aircraft Buying Course

Charlie Bravo Aviation has unveiled the ambitious program that outlines and explores the ins and outs of the business aircraft buying process.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Redbird Skyport

The FBO is a small portion of the training school operation.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream's G280 Adds to City-pair Trophy Case

The super mid-size bizjet has notched more than 60 city-pair speed records since its 2012 service debut.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Receives Honeywell LCD Display STC

The upgrade addresses the need to replace aging CRT screens found in the cockpits of several venerable business jet models
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Maintenance and Modifications

Advent eABS Brake System Installed on King Air 350i

The anti-skid modification was performed by New Hampshire-based Pro Star Aviation earlier this month
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Timely FAA Action on Parts Equivalency

After no action on a request filed in February, the association is urging that the FAA hammer out its differences with EASA on commercial parts.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Adds to Caribbean Footprint With Puerto Rico FBO

Amenities include onsite U.S. Customs and Border Protection
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FBOs

Jet Aviation's Third Seletar Hangar on Track for Completion

The new structure will bring the location's aircraft storage to more than 120,000 sq ft.
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Rotorcraft

Bell Delivers Its First Chinese HEMS Helicopter

Operator Reignwood Aviation accepted the Bell 429, which was equipped with a CAAC validated med-evac interior by United Rotorcraft
Charter & Fractional

Jinggong Global Jet Adds to Its Fleet

After successfully operating a Falcon 2000EX EASy for the Chinese market over the past year, the company has now added a Falcon 7X.
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FBOs

Castle & Cooke FBOs See Rise in Asian Traffic

With FBOs in Honolulu, Van Nuys, and the Seattle area, the company offers three direct U.S. entry ports.
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FBOs

Mexican Handler Gets First IS-BAH Certification

The company completed its audit late last year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Gets FAA Maintenance Nod

The Austrian MRO is now approved to provide base and line to all N-registered aircraft it is authorized to support.
Airports

County Issues RFP for HPN Privatization

After an initial proposal offered to one firm without competition was defeated, bidding on the bizav hub is now open.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Industry Study Details Best Paint Practices

Even more interesting than watching paint dry is learning how to preserve and protect it on the aircraft.
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Fuel

Fuel Prices on Slow Burn

As business aviation activity increases, fuel prices should remain stable in 2017.
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Airports

NATA Challenges AOPA's Call for FBO Regulation

The response comes after an article in AOPA Pilot, which targeted FBOs in general for not providing free access at publicly funded airports.
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FBOs

AIN FBO Survey 2017: Worldwide Results

The economic climate may change, but service remains king.
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FBOs

Phillips 66 Adds More FBOs To Its Roster

The Petroleum refiner supports the largest network of FBOs in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Earns ODA from FAA

The designation will allow the MRO provider to act as an FAA representative for the issuance of STCs.

Gama Aviation Reports Record Revenues in 2016

The gains come despite a downturn in discretionary maintenance and modification work in Europe, according to company CEO Marwan Khalek.
Airports

London Biggin Hill Launches Major Construction Program

With an influx of nearly $19 million in financing, the airport plans to increase hangar, office and ramp space as well as add a luxury hotel onsite.
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Accidents

Citation X Damaged by Ground Vehicle in Salt Lake City

While parked at Salt Lake CIty Airport, the Citation X suffered wing damage when it was struck by a pickup truck heading to another part of the airport.