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
FBOs
Jetex Adds Two New FBO Locations
Facilities in West Africa and Ireland expand the company's global footprint
FBOs
North Sea Aviation To Be First FBO at Belgium Airfield
The North Sea Aviation Center is set to bring state-of-the-art FBO services to Ostend-Bruges International Airport for the first time.
FBOs
Milano Prime Sees Traffic Rise
With the lone FBO at Italy's busiest airport in hand, the company begins a sister faciilty at Milano Malpensa Airport.
FBOs
UAS, Deer Jet Build on Partnership
The latest deal means increased benefits for UAS customers in China.
Aircraft
VTOL Hopeful Makes EBACE Debut
UK-based Samad Aerospace looks to build the world's fastest civilian VTOL.
UK Caterer Intros Membership Plan
In what's described as the first of its kind, On Air Dining launches a customer benefit program.
Avionics
Rockwell Collins Earns STC for Premier Avionics Upgrade
The package, which includes a slate of improvements, is now available through all Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
18 Months In, Inmarsat Notches 275th Jet Connex Install
The high-speed Ka-band system provider has earned wide-spread acceptance in the factory-equipped and retrofit markets.
Airports
Delaware Airport To Offer Customs Service
Delaware Coastal Airport can now receive international flights with prior notice.
GE Readies for Passport Debut
The engine-maker's first purpose-built bizav powerplant will enter service later this year on the Bombardier Global 7500
Training and Workforce
CAE Intros New Bombardier Global Simulator
The company's latest full flight simulator is now in service at the company's London Burgess HIll facility.
Aircraft
JetNet iQ Survey Sees Growing Optimism among Operators
JetNet's latest quarterly survey saw the highest level of optimism since it started in 2011.
Maintenance and Modifications
As ADS-B Mandates Loom, Equipage Slots Dwindle
Duncan Aviation offers its European affiliate JetSupport to handle customers in the region.
Engines
GE's Catalyst Readies for Certification Testing
The process on the engine destined to power Cessna's new Denali turboprop, will kick off with altitude and ingestion testing.
Charter & Fractional
GlobeAir Sees Growth and New Services
The Austrian Air Taxi provider is leveraging its experience with the Cessna Mustang into new businesses
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Scores Comlux Completion Contract
The Iowa-based aircraft systems provider has earned several equipment contracts
FBOs
Jet Aviation, World Fuel Ink Preferred FBO Deal
As a result of the deal, Jet Aviation will become World Fuel's favored FBO provider in EMEA and Asia.
UK Caterer to Join Avcard Program
On Air Dining, which serves Southern England, including the London area, will participate in the FlyBuys program and award bonus points through June.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Highlights Its Interior Designers in New Video
With a theme of "Inspiration Beyond Regulation," the global service provider illustrates what motivates its design staff.
Safety
Air Support Partners with Osprey Flight Solutions
The agreement willl bring new risk analysis functionality to Air Support's PPS Flight Planning System.
FBOs
London FBO Celebrates Successful First Year
Stobart Jet Center at London Southend Airport is positioning itself as a player in the crowded London FBO market.
Boutsen Brings the Big Iron
The Monaco-based aircraft broker is exhibiting an ACJ319, its largest aircraft to date, at EBACE.
JSSI Adds Exclusive Marketplace
Through its web portal, JSSI customers will have access to special deals and offers from its own portfolio and third party vendors.
Sustainability and Environment
Signature To Balance EBACE Travel CO2 Emissions
Through its partnership with Air BP and its Target Neutral voluntary carbon offset program, the service provider will help the environment.
Fuel
One Year On, Valcora Notes Growth
The Geneva-based company doubled its staff, branched out to Singapore, and plans offices in the U.S. and Canada before the end of the year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance
JSSI Buys Conklin & de Decker
The move, JSSI's first outside acquiistion, bolsters its recently-launched advisory services business.
FBOs
Harrods Aviation Adopts Automated Check-in System
The electronic departure control system from London-based Flight Solutions will help it quickly process large charter flights
Engines
P&WC PW800-series Ready for Service Duty
While the engine maker prepares for the PW800's entry into service on the Gulfstream G500 and G600, the Dassault Falcon 6X is waiting in the wings.
FBOs
Geneva Airpark Sees Rise In Transient Usage
The large hangar is the only dedicated shelter for private aircraft at Geneva Airport
Engines
P&WC Focuses on Prognostication
Through its FAST engine analysis, the engine maker is looking to make unscheduled repairs a thing of the past.
