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

FBOs

FBO Profile: Bangor Aviation Services

Airport-owned Bangor Aviation Services has earned a reputation for rapid service.
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Regulations and Government

FAA Highlights New Rules Ahead

At the NATA Air Charter Summit, FAA regulators answered questions and gave a look ahead at some upcoming changes
Regulations and Government

ExxonMobil Prevails in Age Discrimination Suit

An eight-year legal case about corporate pilot age restrictions concludes in Texas.
Global Express XRS operated by Exxon Mobil

GAMA: Business Jet Rally Continues in Second Quarter

Business jet deliveries in the first half climbed by more than 12 percent year-over-year, to 318.

Embraer on Track to Meet 2014 Bizjet Delivery Goal

Company expects to meet its goal of delivering between 105 and 120 executive jets for the year.

Embry-Riddle Debuts Free Online Aviation Class

The aeronautical university’s Aviation 101 course is intended to give students an introduction to the aviation industry.

Enstrom Gets FAA Approval for G1000H Cockpit

The all-glass flight deck will offer simplicity, safety and situational awareness benefits to the OEM’s 480B helicopter.

GAMA Continues Aviation Design Challenge

The high school contest will be back for a third year as it continues to gain steam.
Engines

P&WC Delivers First Latitude Engine

The manufacturer claims best-in-class performance from the new powerplant.

X-Copter Demonstrates New Simulator at Oshkosh Show

Having received certification in May, the manufacturer is looking to make some deals at AirVenture.
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Sailplane Project Seeks To Reach the Edge of Space

A nonprofit aeronautical and atmospheric science research organization is partnering with a major airframer on a daring glider test project.
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Aircraft

Icon Unveils First Production A5

Certification for the company’s small amphibian aircraft is expected next year.
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Concorde Receives TSO Nod for New Battery

The new approval brings the company’s TCO authorizations to 87.
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Shell Aviation Notes Aerobatic Team Anniversary, Reveals New Packaging for Products

The company-sponsored AeroShell team is celebrating its third decade in operation.

Avfuel Brings a Blast from the Past to AirVenture

The global fuel provider is once again sponsoring the appearance of a famed warbird.

AOPA Launches Aircraft Overhaul Effort

The organization hopes modernized Cessna 150 and 152s will make flight more accessible.

Scheme Designers Hosts Scavenger Hunt at AirVenture

Keep a sharp eye out for identifying stickers while strolling the static display and you could win a prize.

Replica of World’s First ‘Airliner’ Makes Oshkosh Debut

100 years ago, a Benoist flying boat carried a paying passenger over Tampa Bay, and the rest is history.
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King Schools Launches Alaska Flying Vacation Contest

The famed flight training provider looks to send one lucky winner on the flight adventure of a lifetime to the Last Frontier.
Engines

Pratt and Whitney Canada Welcomes World Flyer to Oshkosh

After following the flightplan of her famous namesake, Amelia Rose Earhardt, will be a featured guest at the EAA AirVenture.

Universal’s Ground-handling Hopes Stall in India

Joint-venture company applied a year ago for a license to operate at Indian airports, but India denied application.

Jetex’s Manila FBO Now Operational

The luxury facility, which is open 24 hours a day, has on-site customs, immigration and quarantine service.

World Fuel Services To Acquire Rival Colt International

Colt International was founded in 1999 and counts more than 5,700 flight departments among its clients.

Bombardier Exec Behind Successful CRJ Series Passes Away

Donald Lowe’s aerospace career began in 1975 when he was brought in to run United Aircraft (later Pratt & Whitney Canada) following a long labor strike.

JetNet Summit Sees Clearer Skies Ahead

Operators optimistic about the future, planning new aircraft purchases.

Belfast International Receives New FBO

Jet Assist-Business Jet Center opened last month.

Qatar Executive To Open New FBO in Doha

Facility at Hamad International Airport is part of the company’s plan to expand its footprint in the Middle East.

Kubick Buys Superior

The FBO is now the sole provider at Ford Airport in Northern Michigan.

Volo Adds Tampa Location

Skyport Holdings Purchased the FBO services operated by Leading Edge and selected Volo to run the facility.
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