A lifelong aviation enthusiast who joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;in 2007, Curt came to&nbsp;the publication&nbsp;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&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;sister publication&nbsp;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&nbsp; Aviation Journalist Award in 2012 and won a Pegasus Sapphire Business Aviation Award for outstanding journalism in 2021.
Before joining AIN, Curt worked with&nbsp;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.

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NATA CS has consolidated its position in aviation compliance, safety, and security services with the acquisition of Soar SMS, a technology-centric player in the aviation safety management sector.&nbsp;Using AI and automation, Soar’s system streamlines safety checks, identifies risks in real-time, and proactively recommends safety measures, allowing operators to better meet regulatory safety standards.
According to NATA CS ("CS" stands for "compliance services"), the integration of Soar’s platform with NATA CS’ identity management and security systems “will bring unprecedented levels of automation, AI-driven decision making, and proactive risk management to aviation operators.” It will provide real-time identity management, predictive safety oversight, and comprehensive regulatory compliance for industry stakeholders— including airports, cargo, charter, and ground services—with a single interface that simplifies processes and improves efficiency.
“The acquisition of Soar SMS represents a significant leap forward for NATA CS and the aviation industry,” said NATA CS CEO Jiri Marousek. “Together, we’re building a platform that not only meets today’s challenges but anticipates tomorrow’s, offering unparalleled efficiency, safety, and security.”

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