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

FBOs

Dallas Metroplex To Receive New Hangar Complex

Aeroplex/Aerolease Group will build a new hangar complex on the Signature Flight Support FBO leasehold at Dallas Love Field.
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Airports

Luminaerospace Lights Make Taxiway Edges Easy To See

Following FAA approval, Luminaerospace hopes to ramp up production of replacement taxiway light covers that help pilots interpret taxiway boundaries.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Transforms GIV Shuttle Interior

With a client unhappy with the cabin configuration on its GIV-SP shuttle, Duncan designed and installed a new set-up when it arrived for inspection.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Begins Aircraft Disinfection Services

FBO chain Ross Aviation has rolled out aircraft disinfection services at some of its FBOs.
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FBOs

Avfuel Waives Fuel Training Subscription Fee

To help support its network Avfuel has waived the initial subscription fee for its online Avfuel Training System through the end of June.
Airports

NATA Issues Airport Tenant Lease Recommendations

A recently-released white paper from NATA offers recommendations for airports on tenant lease relief in the Covid-19 era.
Fuel

Avfuel Begins PPE Production for Local Hospitals

Avfuel's Avtank division has dedicated its 3D printers to producing vital personal protection equipment for donation to local hospitals.
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Safety

Aircraft Decontamination Firm Expands Services

John F. Kennedy International Airport-based Aqueous Solutions has expanded its Covid-19 cleaning and disinfection services to nationwide customers.
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Engines

FAA Issues Jet Fuel Biocide SAIB

After several engine incidents traced to the sometimes improper use of jet fuel biocides, the FAA has issued an SAIB regarding their usage.
Airports

Two More U.S. Airports Suffer Tornado Damage

As storms swept through the South on Easter Sunday, tornadoes touched down at two regional airports, causing damage to hangars and aircraft.
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Fuel

Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply

With reduced demand canceling countless commercial flights, the supply of jet fuel is increasing as available storage space declines.
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Safety

Coronavirus Crisis Spurs Catering Concerns

An NBAA webinar examined best practices for dealing with inflight catering amid the Covid-19 landscape.
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FBOs

NATA Issues FBO Equipment Care Guidance

With FBOs pumping less fuel as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, NATA has offered guidance on fueling equipment that is seeing diminished use.
Airports

HPN Uses Traffic Lull To Accelerate Runway Rehab

With a downturn of operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, New York's Westchester County Airport will accellerate its main runway rehab project.
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Aircraft

Dassault Offers Falcons for France's Covid-19 Fight

In support of the French government’s efforts to stem the Covid-19 outbreak, Dassault has provided two of its business jets for its use.
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Wheels Up Launches 'Meals Up' Covid-19 Response

Private aviation operator Wheels Up has pledged along with its members to provide 10 million meals through food charity Feeding America.

Avionics Firm Sets Up Protective Gear Assembly Line

Universal Aviation is accommodation a local charity's efforts to manufacture face masks and shields.
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Regulations and Government

CBAA Urges Government Relief for Canadian Bizav

In response to the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on business aviation, the CBAA is urging help from Canada's government.
FBOs

Atlantic Expands in Connecticut with Volo Buy

Atlantic Aviation has expanded its footprint at Connecticut's Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport, with the purchase of the Volo Aviation FBO there.
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Airports

Florida Airport Looks To Attract Major MRO Tenant

Fort Myers Treasure Coast International Airport has broken ground on a large MRO hangar and is now accepting proposals from those interested in running it.
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Fuel

Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply

With the cancelation of countless commercial flights, the supply of jet-A is starting to back up as refineries begin to slow production.
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FBOs

FBO Survey Report: 2020

Customer service matters, and the top FBO's among AIN's readers know how to deliver.
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Charter & Fractional

Study Examines Bizav Audit Programs

A study from CItadel Consulting, commissioned by Wyvern, found Wyvern's Wingman program to adhere most closely with the ICAO source documents.
Airports

Arkansas Airport Digs Out from Tornado Damage

Arkansas Jonesboro Municipal Airport, took a direct hit from a Category 3 tornado which caused severe damage over the weekend.
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Safety

NATA Issues FBO Covid-19 Guidance

The National Air Transportation Association issued a document for FBOs and ground handlers containing protocols for dealing with the Covid-19 threat.
FBOs

Metroplex FBO Boosts Fueling Capacity

Dallas-area FBO American Aero FTW has bought out one of its competitor's fueling rights in a bid to expand its market share.
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Safety

Duncan To Host Cabin Disinfection Webinar

Duncan Aviation will host a webinar on Friday, April 3, to show what it is doing in the realm of cabin disinfection to combat the spread of Covid-19.
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Regulations and Government

NATA Steps Up for Covid-19 Help

To help its members during this period of hardship, NATA is proposing a sweeping slate of remedies to Congress.
Charter & Fractional

Air Charter Service Opens Windy City Location

Chicago represents the latest location in Air Charter Service's global network of offices.
Charter & Fractional

Northern Jet Management Expands to Florida

Michigan-based Northern Jet Management which has several midwest bases, has made its first expansion into the Sunshine State.
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