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

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
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
FBOs

Dominican Republic Airport Takes Over Ground Handling

All services and permits must now be coordinated with the airport team
ground handler meeting arriving aircraft
Sustainability and Environment

NBAA Applauds House Passage of Pro-SAF Legislation

Measure could spur further growth in the SAF industry
Soybean crop
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: New World Aviation

Specializing in Gulfstreams in Allentown, Pennsylvania
New World Aviation's maintenance hangar
FBOs

FBO Profile: Cunningham Aviation, Falcon Field Airport

Serving America’s busiest airport
Cunningham Aviation Hangar
FBOs

WACO Aircraft Shuts Factory, FBO/MRO To Follow

The aircraft maker set up shop at KBTL in 1999
WACO Aircraft facility at KBTL
FBOs

Some FBOs Eschewing Special Event Fees

Extra charges apparently are not inevitable
aircraft on Clay Lacy Ramp at KOXC
FBOs

Infinity Aviation Opens Renovated FBO in New Hampshire

The company changed hands last year
Infinity Aviation FBO at KASH
Sustainability and Environment

Desert Jet Partners with 4Air on Sustainability Efforts

The California FBO/MRO wants to grow sustainably
Desert Jet
FBOs

Brazilian Real Estate Firm Buys Miami-area FBO

$50 million facility opened two years ago
Embassair FBO at KOPF
Maintenance and Modifications

Straight Flight MRO Joins HondaJet Engine Mx Network

It will provide warranty and engine program service for the HF120
Straight Flight hangar with HF120 engine
Aircraft

Major Bizjet OEMs Commit to Catarina Aviation Show

All sectors of private aviation will be on display
Catarina Aviation Show sign
FBOs

Signature Named Special Olympics Airlift FBO Sponsor

Event will take place in June in Minneapolis
Special Olympics Airlift arrival
Fuel

Soaring Jet-A Costs Spur SAF Pricing Questions

Amidst price spike, can SAF pull even?
SAF Flasks in lab
Aircraft

Pilatus Breaks Ground on Aircraft Delivery Center

Facility will allow customers to better customize their airplanes
Artist rendering of new Pilatus delivery center
Maintenance and Modifications

Embraer Expands Canadian Authorized Service Network

Execaire Aviation will provide line maintenance in Toronto
Technician examining engine
Training and Workforce

Atlantic Aviation Partners on Chicago Student Outreach

The FBO chain give students bizav career exposure
Barrington Irving and students in front of business jet
Fuel

Titan Aviation Fuels: Europe Facing Fuel Shortages

Company is leveraging new technogies to avert customer impact
Titan Aviation Fuels International CEO Daniel Coetzer
FBOs

Galaxy FBO Moves in at West Texas Airport

The addition gives the company four FBOs in the Lone Star State
Galaxy FBO KBPG
FBOs

Universal Opens Guadalajara FBO Ahead of FIFA Tourney

Facility is the city’s first dedicated private aviation facility
Universal Aviation Guadalajara
FBOs

New Hangars Slated for Spirit of St. Louis Airport

Facility will depart from the standard lease model
Artist rendering of new hangar complex at KSUS
FBOs

DC Aviation Debuts Revamped Malta FBO

Opening marks end of half-year project
DC Aviation Malta
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas-based Aviation Company Expands to the Northeast

Purchase of MAC Air Group strengthens Black Forest Ventures’ aircraft maintenance capabilities
MAC Jets facility at KPWM
Operations

Middle East Conflict Continues To Drag Bizav Activity

With no end to the conflict in sight, activity in the region is suppressed
Business jets on ramp in the Middle East