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
Accidents
Canadian Safety Board Wants Increased CRM Training
In the wake of its investigation into the January 2007 fa
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NTSB: Pilot Error Caused Aeromed Citation Crash
In a final report released yesterday, the NTSB listed crew mismanagement of an abnormal f
Exiting chair says access is top priority
“Interesting” is perhaps an understated word to use in reviewing the tumultuous recent period the business aviation community has gone through, but that is
Environment
Contract fuelers attracting corporate ops now
Fluctuations in the price of jet fuel during the past two years, coupled with the uncertain economy, have steered many operators and flight departments tow
Environment
Fuel suppliers coping with low demand as prices flatten
In the 12 months since the last NBAA convention, most indicators show that business aviation flight hours dropped as aircraft operators and flight departme
Environment
American Eurocopter adds sim and more at Texas hq
Fresh on the heels of celebrating its 40th anniversay this summer, American Eurocopter is touting news of the addition of delivery and training
FBOs
Orlando-area FBOs
With Orlando rapidly becoming the NBAA Annual Meeting and Convention’s unofficial home, the area is banking on the event–currently ranked as the nation’s f
Flights of fantasy are yours for the dreaming
If NBAA’s vast array of aircraft at the static display isn’t enough to satisfy your aviation cravings or if the roar of a radial engine sets your pulse rac
Meritorious Service Award: Serge Dassault
The recipient of this year’s NBAA Meritorious Service Award to Aviation– the association’s most distinguished honor–is Serge Dassault, chairman emeritus of
Environment
Software links operators with contract fuel dealers
A new product from FuelerLinx (Booth No.
Doswell Award: Van Gemert reaps lifetime honor; cited for commitment to excellence
NBAA’s board of directors has named industry stalwart Richard (Dick) Van Gemert, a current Jet Aviation Holdings US executive and long-time head of Xerox’s
Charter ops, icing, fatigue concern new NTSB chair
Deborah Hersman was sworn in as the 12th chairman of the National Transportation Safety Board at the end of July, taking over from acting chairman Mark
Accidents
Session targets single-pilot safety
Among programs new to NBAA this year is the Cessna-sponsored Single Pilot Safety Standdown.
FBOs
Masters of the art of static display
With the Orlando venue rapidly assuming the role of the NBAA annual meeting and convention’s “unofficial” home, static display host Showalter Flying Servic
Corporate ‘angels’ step up and hold fundraisers here
One of the areas that has felt the pinch in the economic downturn has been corporate philanthropy, as charities find themselves needing to do more with les
‘Lighter fare’ available this year at NBAA
While economic considerations may have forced NBAA to cancel its first Light Business Airplane (LBA) show, scheduled for last March in San Diego, most of t
Security
Business Aviation Safety Continues To Improve
While flight hours are down an estimated 20 to 30 percent from last year, business aviation accidents declined by nearly 50 percent during the first three
Accidents
Final Report: Maintenance Flaws Led to Fatal Helicopter Crash
Eurocopter AS 350BA, Princeville, Hawaii, March 8, 2007–The NTSB has blamed the fatal crash on the failure of maintenance personnel to properly tighten the
Accidents
Preliminary Report: King Air Cabin Door Opens on Takeoff
Hawker Beechcraft C90A, Bismarck, N.D., July 23, 2009–The cabin entry door opened while the aircraft was climbing through 500 feet.
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Preliminary Report: Birdstrike Causes Beechjet Damage
Hawker Beechcraft 400A, Sugar Land, Texas, July 31, 2009–While on takeoff roll from Sugar Land Municipal Airport and approaching 95 knots,
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Tour Helicopter Crashes on Catalina
Eurocopter AS 350D, Avalon, Calif., May 24, 2008–N67GE, operated by Island Express Helicopters under Part 135, crashed while landing at Sa
Accidents
Factual Report: King Air Clips Tree while Taxiing
Hawker Beechcraft King Air 200, Henderson, Nev., March 22, 2009–The twin turboprop, operated by Southern Nevada Jet Charter, collided with
People in Aviation
BBA Aviation has named Peg Billson, formerly COO of Eclipse Aviation, president of BBA Aviation Legacy Support/Ontic.
Map outlines value of general aviation
Alliance for Aviation Across America, a Washington, D.C.-based general aviation advocacy organization, has released an economic impact study detailing gene
Maintenance and Modifications
Experimental wires repair themselves
As part of its initiative to combat the problems associated with aging aircraft, the FAA has funded a suite of projects at the University of Dayton Researc
People in Aviation: September 2009
John Garrison Jr., previously president of Textron’s industrial segment, was named president and CEO of subsidiary Bell Helicopter, replacing
