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

Regulations and Government

NATA Efforts Lead To APHIS Fee Decision Reversal

The agriculture inspection fee waiver for Part 135 was set to expire
Washington DC
FBOs

Mexican FBO ICCS Reaches IS-BAH Stage 3

The company’s Acapulco facility is its first to do so
ICCS's Acapulco FBO staff
FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Accepts Two New Members

Cunningham Aviation and Aviation Property Network are the latest additions
Cunningham Aviation hangar at KFFZ
FBOs

Sheltair Expands Ramp at Savannah Airport

The project added 3.4 acres of apron and new drainage
Sheltair's ramp expansion at KSAV
Environment

HKBAC Brings Sustainable Aviation Fuel to Hong Kong

The FBO at Hong Kong International Airport is now stocking SAF
HKBAC line service technician fueling aircraft
Training and Workforce

Santa Barbara Airport To Host Youth Aviation Job Fair

The educational open house will feature industry members and learning insitutions
Collector cars and airplane
FBOs

AEG Fuel Network Expands in Oregon

Launched in 2022, AEG Connect now has 28 members
City of Burns
FBOs

Signature Unveils Revamped Savannah FBO

A second phase of development is slated for 2027
Lobby in Signature's new Savannah FBO
Aircraft

Embraer Sees Strong Q1 Revenues and Deliveries

Airframer had its highest revenues in nearly a decade
Embraer E195 airliner
Safety

Cirrus Unveils First Autoland-equipped Piston Aircraft

The system is standard equipment on the SR Series G7+
Autoland-equipped Cirrus SR-22 G7+
Environment

Wheels Up Adds SAF Option for Charter Customers

Through a Delta Air Lines deal, its charter customers can now book SAF anywhere
Wheels Up Jet on ramp
FBOs

Sacramento Mather Airport Gets Second FBO Option

The airport becomes the first in the area to offer two FBOs
Mather Jet Center's ownership poses by refueler
Environment

New Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative Targets APAC

Green Fuel Forward aims to spur demand for SAF
Initial signatories to the Green Fuel Forward initiative on stage in Singapore
Training and Workforce

Maintenance Training Group Announces New Online Course

Featuring expert subject material, the interactive platform will launch mid-year
Academy Avation Group booth at NBAA Maintenance Conference
Safety

Expert Talks Aviation Safety at NBAA Maintenance Conference

Former NTSB lead investigator Gregory Feith gave the keynote address
Former NTSB lead investigator Gregory Feith
FBOs

Ambassador Jet Center Continues Improving at Dallas Executive

Aiming to be the best in a crowded market
Ambassador Jet Center at KRBD
Training and Workforce

Canadian Aircraft Operator Offers Mx Training Scholarship

Coulson Aviation is partnering with the British Columbia Aviation Council
Maintenance instruction in hangar
Operations

NBAA Head Addresses Safety and Trade at Mx Conference Open

Aviation industry backs major FAA funding boost
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen
Safety

Aircare International Debuts New In-flight Diagnostic Kit

Platform allows trained medical oversight anywhere
Aircare Emergency Diagnostic Platform
FBOs

Italy FBO Expands with Two New Locations

The network now includes Ancona and Bergamo
Italy FBO Lounge at Ancona Airport
FBOs

Utah FBO OK3 Air Starts Expansion Project

$10 million development is slated for completion early next year
Rendering of hangar under construction at OK3 Air
FBOs

AIN’s FBO Survey Window Reopens after Site Renovation

This latest FBO survey window will remain open until January 11
AIN FBO Awards Gala in New Orleans
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Reaches New Backlog High

Phenom and Praetor backlog now stands at $7.6 billion
Embraer Phenom 300
FBOs

Signature Smooths International Arrivals at Teterboro

FBO chain has designated a new international arrivals terminal
Aerial view of KTEB with New York City in background
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Skyservice Awarded STC on Gogo Galileo HDX Wi-Fi Install

It has a nod from Transport Canada, with FAA, EASA, and ANAC approval still pending
Skyservice MRO hangar
Operations

Vatican Funeral Brings ATC Operational Changes in Rome

Millions plan to attend ceremonies honoring the late Pope
Rome general aviation facility
Airports

Survey: Naples Airport Receives Strong Community Support

Independent survey results say KAPF is important
business jet landing at KAPF
Training and Workforce

West Star Aviation Keeps Mx Training Program Rolling

Company's Aviation Academy has graduated its second class
West Star Aviation Academy's graduating class of 2025
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas-area Jets MRO Receives FAA Engine Mx Approval

Company has achieved a lot in a year and a half
Jets MRO facilty at KRBD
Aircraft

Jefferies: Potential Chinese Bans on Bizjets Manageable

Financial analyst examined trade war repercussions on U.S. OEMs
Gulfstream aircraft on display at an airshow in China