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

Hangar Use Rule Continues To Churn at FAA

Pilots’ concerns about Draconian interpretation are perhaps unfounded, experts say.
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FBOs

Fort Wayne Airport Decides To Go It Alone on FBO

The Indiana airport's board voted to "self-provde" FBO services at its new airport-owned FBO, which will replace the Atlantic Aviation facility next year.
FBOs

New FBO Approved at Little Rock

The Arkansas capital airport has seen several service provider changes over the past year.
Airlines

AIN Blog: Flying the Unfriendly Skies

Based upon the recent experiences of this reporter, commerical aviation travel is reaching new lows.
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Aircraft

Argus Sees First Monthly Bizav Decline in 15 Months

The industry data provider believes the brutal winter weather played a greater role in this year's annual decline in business aircraft activity
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FBOs

Arizona FBO's Lawsuit Sees More Delays

With a potential $100 million in damages at play, an oft-delayed lawsuit gets another deferment.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Earns Brazil Certification for G280

Ahead of the airframer's first G280 delivery to Brazil, Gulfstream tallies ANAC approval.
Aircraft

WingX Advance: European Bizav Activity Down

For February, the German industry data provider described the European business jet market as "pretty dismal," with 2338 fewer flights than 2014
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Rotorcraft

Another STC Under its Belt, Donaldson Looks to the Future

Celebrating its 100th Anniversary, the engine filtration system maker assesses the latest developments in inlet barrier filtration
Rotorcraft

Airbus Delivers Perfect Fit AS350

Canadian leasing company Southward Helicopters sees the AStar's versatility as a key selling point
Rotorcraft

Vector Cleared to Handle AS350 Upgrades

The Canadian MRO provider sees value in customers upgrading to the latest AS350 standard
Rotorcraft

Papillon Celebrates Golden Anniversary

The world's largest and oldest aerial sightseeing company marks its first half century with a special edition Airbus Helicopters EC130T2
Rotorcraft

Avpro Notches Pre-owned Sales at Heli-Expo 2015

The private aircraft brokerage reaffirmed its commitment to the rotorcraft market.
Rotorcraft

Able Adds Bearing Inspection Service for Bell

Initially for the Bell 206 and 407 models, the Arizona-based MRO provider plans to add more lines.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky’s Innovations Engineers Tackle Big Challenges

Sikorsky’s Innovations engineers are tackling issues such as slow speed, poor maneuverability, vibration, noise and cost of maintenance.
Rotorcraft

Universal Avionics Has ADS-B Solution

The Ariz.-based company warns the clock is ticking on the FAA’s ADS-B compliance mandate.
Rotorcraft

Helinet Lands Swedish Police Contract

Company will provide the latest design in intelligence-gathering and -transmitting helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky’s AAG Earns FAA Honor

The helicopter maker’s VIP transport division was recognized for its high level of maintenance training.
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Gets FAA Approval for Cabri G2

The French manufacturer is enjoying worldwide use of its Cabri G2 helicopter
Rotorcraft

One Year On, Sikorsky Recognizes First S-76D Customer

Since taking delivery of the first revenue S-76D, National Helicopter Services has logged more than 1,300 flight hours on the helicopter.
Rotorcraft

Helivalues Updates Rotorcraft Demand Trends

While the VIP/corporate market remains in decline, demand for offshore machines stays high.
Rotorcraft

UK Helicopter Museum Looks To Expand

The world’s largest dedicated helicopter collection is running out of hangar space.
Rotorcraft

S-92 to Conquer the Last Frontier

An area of Alaska larger than 39 of the 50 states has ordered a Sikorsky S-92 to fulfill its search and rescue mission.
Rotorcraft

Waypoint Signs LOI on Major Bell 525 Order

The agreement, one of the largest in Bell’s history represents the largest commitment yet for the super medium Relentless.
Rotorcraft

Onboard Systems Debuts New Non-Rotating Cargo Hook

The new kit will fit a variety of Bell helicopters and is on track for summer certification.
Rotorcraft

Hillsboro Aviation Set for Major Expansion

The Oregon-based company is about to embark on an upgrade to its headquarters
Maintenance and Modifications

New System Offers Turbine Rinse Solution

TurboPureWater’s debuted its new low-cost water-distillation system designed specifically to meet the needs of turbine helicopter operators.
Rotorcraft

Advanced Helicopter Services Signs Turbomeca Deal

MRO provider is now Turbomeca’s only authorized service provider for Mexico, Central America and part of South America.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aerometals Completes Filter Maker Purchase

While they had been affiliated for years, Aerometals and FDC/aerofilters are now one company.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Sees Growth As it Inks Major Deals

The UTC subsidiary notched several military deals as it weighs effects on the oil price plunge on its major commercial sector