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.

Curt Epstein

Latest from Curt Epstein

Aircraft

Flashback: Cessna and Beech combine under umbrella of Textron Aviation

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FBOs

Modern Aviation Closes on Third New York FBO

As part of a deal first announced in October, Modern has now acquired three of Sheltair's five New York FBOs, with the remaining two to follow.
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Rotorcraft

Erickson Progresses with Next Gen Water Cannon

Heavy-lift helicopter operator and manufacturer Erickson has released details on its new water cannon which has been under development since 2018.
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Flashback: Gulfstream unveils G650

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Regulations and Government

NBAA Looks To Shorten PIA Privacy Program Lag

NBAA is working with the FAA to address what it perceives as shortcomings with the Privacy ICAO Address (PIA) program.
Aircraft

Daher Eyes Record Year Ahead

Based upon current order trends, French airframer Daher believes 2022 could be a record year for the company.
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Flashback: Mayor’s Midnight Raid Ignites Meigs Firestorm

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Rotorcraft

Dallas Pediatric Hospital Receives HAI Golden Hour Award

The Neonatal/Pediatric Transport Team at Children’s Health of Dallas is honored for helping to save the lives of several children.
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Rotorcraft

Michigan Police Officer Earns HAI Law Enforcement Award

Sgt. Matt Rogers, a member of the Michigan State Police Aviation Unit, is the recipient of this year’s HAI Salute to Excellence Law Enforcement Award.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Flashback:Earliest bizjet to end serial line, sluggish sales prompt production line halt

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Flashback: Jetless Beech jetless no more

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Auburn Aviation—Auburn, Alabama

Auburn University has operated its own airport and its FBO since the 1940s.
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FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Boosts FBO Network with Lynx Buy

Atlantic Aviation has continued its rapid expansion with the addition of the Lynx FBO chain and its nine locations.
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Environment

Virgin Atlantic Partners with Low-carbon-fuel Developer

Virgin Group has partnered with chemical conversion company Agilyx to develop a new sustainable aviation fuel based on waste plastics.
Airports

Addison Airport Opens New U.S. Customs Facility

Dallas-area business aviation hub Addison Airport has debuted its U.S. Customs and airport administration building.
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Airports

Van Nuys Airport To Start Runway Work

Los Angeles World Airports is about to embark on an eight-month long runway reconstruction/rehabilitation project at Van Nuys Airport.
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FBOs

Super Bowl Brings Super Bounty to L.A.-area FBOs

After last year's Covid-induced dip in bizav traffic, levels returned for this year's marquee NFL event.
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Environment

Shell Makes Singapore's First SAF Delivery

Shell has become the first fuel company to bring sustainable aviation fuel to Singapore.
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FBOs

All Jet Aviation U.S. FBOs Now IS-BAH Stage 2

All of Jet Aviation's U.S. FBOs, including its two newest at Bozeman, Montana and Scottsdale, Arizona, have achieved Stage 2 registration under IS-BAH.
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Airports

FAA: Converting KHTO to Private Use Could Take Years

The FAA has warned East Hampton, New York officials that the transition of KHTO to solely private-use will not be as smooth and simple as they might think
Environment

LanzaJet To Partner on Second SAF Plant

LanzaJet will partner with Marquis Sustainable Fuel to build an integrated fuel plant with a capacity of 120 million gallons a year in Hennepin, Illinois.

WingX: Bizjet Demand Continues To Rise

The first week in February showed the year-over-year upswing in private jet activity continuing according to data analyst WingX.

Connecticut Authority Looks To Acquire Sikorsky Airport

The Connecticut Airport Authority (CAA) is moving ahead with its attempt to acquire Bridgeport Sikorsky Memorial Airport.
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Safety

Universal Aviation Singapore Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Universal Aviation’s FBO at Singapore Seletar Airport has joined an exclusive group earning IS-BAH Stage 3 registration.
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Environment

L.A.-area Airports Offer SAF Options for Super Bowl Week

Operators looking to fuel up on SAF this week for Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles will have several options.
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FBOs

Modern Aviation Closes on Two NYC FBOs

Modern Aviation has completed its purchase of Sheltair’s FBOs at New York’s John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports.
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Accidents

FAA, NTSB Investigating KISP Ground Collision

The FAA and NTSB are investigating a ground collision at New York City-area Long Island MacArthur Airport, between a taxiing Pilatus PC-12 and a Hawker.
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Airports

Italy's Milan Sees Bizav Resurgence

MIlan's Malpensa and Linate airports last year saw a 74 percent increase in bizav traffic over 2020 numbers.
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Environment

Industry Groups Urge EPA To Expand SAF Feedstocks

Aviation trade groups have issued a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requesting an expansion of approved SAF feedstocks.
Accidents

Flashback: Challenger Pilot Claims Yoke Was Jammed in TEB Crash

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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