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

Operations

World Kinect To Buy Universal Weather’s Trip-support Biz

Deal is expected to close by the end of the year
Universal Weather & Aviation headquarters sign
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Acquires Glacier Jet Center in Montana

Addition is the company’s 106th FBO
Former Glacier Jet Center at KGPI
Maintenance and Modifications

Software Designer Debuts Maintenance Manager at CJP

Program eases maintenance planning and management
Screenshot showing Maintenance Manager functionality
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: Serbia's Prince Aviation Poised for Growth

Serbian MRO is rapidly expanding its facilities and capabilities
Prince Aviation's new facility at Belgrade Airport
Airports

Boston Runway Closes for Safety Improvement Project

The $110 million project will close the runway for 75 days
map showing anticipated EMAS project at KBOS
FBOs

FBO Operator Takes Over Terminal at Mississippi Airport

Skyport Aviation supports business aircraft at five U.S. locations
Terminal at Missisippi's Hawkins Field Airport
FBOs

FBO Profile: Taos Aviation Services

FBO is a gateway to the southern Rocky Mountains
Taos Aviation ramp with mountains in background
Avionics

AIN Product Support Survey 2025 - Avionics

Garmin and Gulfstream take top spots
Garmin training classroom
Sustainability and Environment

Promising SAF Production Process Enters ASTM Testing

Unifuel’s Flexiforming promises lower cost SAF
vials containing sustainable aviation fuel samples
Aircraft

Embraer Reaches Milestone 2,000th Bizjet Delivery

OEM began private jet shipments in 2002
Embraer Praetor 500 in flight
Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers First Ultra-long-range G800

The delivery comes four months after FAA and EASA certification
Guflstream G800
Avionics

Garmin Autoland, Autothrottle OK’d for Some King Air 300s

The upgrade requires the G1000NXi cockpit upgrade
Garmin G1000NXi in King Air 300 series
FBOs

Universal Aviation’s London FBO Earns IS-BAH Stage 3

Fewer than 10% of all ground handlers in the program have reached that height
Universal Aviation staffers with IS-BAH Stage 3 certificate
Avionics

Elliott Introduces Citation CJ1/Cj2 Avionics Packages

CJ1 and CJ2 operators have three tiers to choose from
Garmin glass cockpit upgrade for Citation CJ2
FBOs

Skyservice Seattle Joins Paragon Aviation FBO Network

The global network has more than 110 locations worldwide
Skyservice Seattle at KBFI
Fuel

Analyst: World Jet Fuel Market To Double by 2032

Sustainability and crude oil supplies are expected to be major factors
Phillips 66 Rodeo refinery
FBOs

Jet Access Starts Construction on 2nd Nashville-area Location

Facility is expected to be operational by year-end
Artist rendering of new Jet Access FBO at KJWN
FBOs

Cunningham FBO Consolidates at Arizona’s Falcon Field

After establishing its FBO in 2021, Cunningham Aviation has purchased a rival
the former Avflight FBO, now Cunningham Aviation at KFFZ
Maintenance and Modifications

Engine Assurance Program Adds GE CF34-3B Coverage

The engine is the latest in company’s growing portfolio
EAP
FBOs

2026 FIFA World Cup To Draw Aviation Traffic to Mexico

Operators are advised to start planning now for June tournament
ICCS FBO at Monterrey, Mexico
FBOs

Wyoming Yellowstone Regional Airport Gets Second FBO

For Beacon Air Group, this marks its second location in the Midwest
New Beacon Air Group FBO at KCOD
Rotorcraft

GE Aerospace Taps UK Provider for Helo Engine Parts

Company says the deal will support rotorcraft operators and the local industry
GE Aerospace CT7 engine
Airports

Minneapolis Intl Airport To Start Major Runway Closure

Work is the second phase of a runway safety improvement project
Runway 12R-30L at KMSP
FBOs

Dallas Love Field FBO Adding More Hangars

Additions will bring the facilty to nearly half a million square feet of space
New hangars at Business Jet KDAL
FBOs

Sky Harbour Opens Private Hangar Complex at KDVT

Facility makes nine in the company's network, with more to come
Mezzanine view in Sky Harbour KDVT hangar
FBOs

Signature Reopens Updated North Carolina FBO

The facilty occupies a portion of the airport's historic 1940's terminal
Lobby at Signature Aviation KINT
Cabin Interior and Electronics

EASA Awards Gogo Galileo HDX STC on Citation CJ1+

U.S. FAA validation is expected shortly
Gogo Galileo
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Despite Dip in Q2 Activity, Preowned Sales Still Strong

Year-to-date activity is up 14% of 1H 2024
Embraer Praetor 600 in flight
Security

Singapore To Institute Pre-arrival Security Clearance

The measure will go into effect early next year
Business jets on the ramp at Seletar Airport in Singapore
FBOs

Oklahoma Airport Debuts New FBO Terminal

The $3 million-plus project replaces a smaller, half century-old facility
New terminal at Oklahoma's Miami Regional Airport