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

Aircraft

GAMA: General Aviation Market Up and Down in Q1

Business jets and high-end turboprops soared, while helicopters stalled
Embraer Praetor 500
Sustainability and Environment

NATA To Partner on FBO Sustainability Awards at AIN Gala

Awards will honor both chains and single locations
NATA president and CEO Curt Castagna congratulates Clarissa Sebastian, Signature Aviation's v-p of global sales
FBOs

Avflight Moves into New Mississippi FBO Terminal

The company acquired the FBO in 2024
New Avflight FBO terminal at KPIB
Regulations and Government

Ebola Warning Carries New Flight Operation Concerns

Passenger travel histories can now affect U.S. admission requirements
FBOs

Signature Aviation Adding Hangar at Virginia FBO

The new structure will bring the FBO to over 100,000 sq ft of hangars
Artist rendering of Signature's new hangar at KROA
FBOs

Gama Aviation FBO at UAE’s Sharjah Airport Now Open

$60 million facility offers a gateway to Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Sharjah Business Aviation Center lobby
Aircraft

Used Jets: Vibrant Seller’s Market with Enduring Demand

A panel at NBAA’s Northeast Regional examined the market dynamics
Rolland Vincent moderating business jet market panel
Sustainability and Environment

Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year
Beta Alia CX300 on Signature Ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Avionics Shop Tapped for Innovative Aerosystems Work

The company can provide approved repair and overhaul services for certain equipment
Company officials shaking hands
Regulations and Government

NBAA Head Touts Safety, ATC Advocacy at New York Regional

Event hosted at the Million Air FBO at Westchester County Airport
NBAA head Ed Bolen at Northeast Regional Forum
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Brings Drone Aircraft Inspections to U.S.

The company partnered on the technology in 2023
Drone conducting aircraft exterior inspection
Sustainability and Environment

Swedish SAF Project Receives Major Funding Boost

The €21 million award will support design and engineering work
Artist rendering of Project SkyKraft
FBOs

Another FBO Says No to FIFA Special Event Fees

Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale expects to host seven game crowds
Banyan Air Service FBO at KFXE
Airports

JetNet Webinar Considers World Cup Industry Impact

The tournament will begin next month at 16 venues across North America
FIFA World Cup 2026
Sustainability and Environment

Report: SAF Has Benefits Beyond Just Environmental

Geopolitical upheaval to the global oil market highlights SAF need
Sustainable aviation fuel refinery
FBOs

Hangar Projects Underway at Trio of Million Air FBOs

The locations belong to the chain’s largest franchisee
Hangar under construction at Million Air KMWH
FBOs

Infinity Aviation Adds Second FBO Location

The facility gives the growing chain a footprint in South Florida
Former Corporate Air FBO at KVRB
Regulations and Government

Bizav Operations Encounter More Scrutiny in Singapore

Compliance vigilance has increased following new regulation
business jet on ramp at Bombardier's Singapore facility
Sustainability and Environment

Germany Commits €350 Million to eSAF Project

Grant represents one of the largest in Europe to date
officials at grant award
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Titan Aerospace Insurance Expands West Coast Coverage

Ouzel Services founder will join Titan’s insurance division
Titan Aviation Fuels truck
Maintenance and Modifications

MAB Engineering Doubles Maintenance Capacity at Subang

Malaysia Airlines’ sister company also provides third-party maintenance
New Hangar 4 at MAB Engineering in Malaysia
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Signs Key Supply-chain Deal with Indian Company

The contract is for forgings, a crucial long lead component
Bharat Forge
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Light Jet Broker Aerista Embraces AI Analytics

The company has partnered with AI provider Aviox
Aerista presidents and co-founders Chris Eichman (l.) and Steven Schwartz
Aircraft

Embraer Posts Record First-quarter Results

The airframer saw major growth and $1.4 billion in revenues
Embraer Phenom 300E on ramp
FBOs

Sheltair Boosts Hangars at North Florida Gulf Airport

The projects added shelter at panhandle gateway KECP
New Hangar 3 at Sheltair KECP
FBOs

Jetex Opens New Terminal in Turkey’s Istanbul Airport

It’s the company’s fortieth location worldwide
Ribbon cutting at Jetex's new terminal in istanbul
FBOs

Hangar-building Spree Underway at Tampa Exec Airport

Projects will increase aircraft storage by 42,000 sq ft
hangar under construction at KVDF
Training and Workforce

Duncan Loans Jet Engine to High School Aviation Program

The engine will be used as a training aid in the school’s aviation program
Donated engine on stand in hangar
Operations

NBAA Offers World Cup Tournament Traffic Guidance

The world’s largest sporting event will take place in 16 North American cities
business aircraft on ramp
Operations

Argus: Bizav Flying Up in April despite Mideast Turmoil

Usual March-April dropoff proved true for North America
Cessna Citation CJ2+ takes off from Geneva Airport in Switzerland