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

Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Air Service Wraps First Tamarack Install on CJ2+

The German MRO provider which operates Europe's largest Citation Service Center, was named Tamarack Winglet authorized center last year.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Expands Hong Kong Presence

Citing growing demand, the financing solutions provider predicts the value of new deliveries to the region will grow by 10.9 percent annually through 2028.
Charter & Fractional

PlaneSense Welcomes Its Second Pilatus Jet

The fractional aircraft provider received its second of six of the light jets in its initial order, one year after the arrival of its first.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Clay Lacy Debuts New VNY MRO Facility

Open 24/7, the facillity which employs more than 70 technicians, can accommodate up to 15 large cabin aircraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Earns Saudi Maintenance Nod

The company in cooperation with DC Aviation Al-Futtaim's Dubai facility has performed its first work on a Saudi-registered aircraft, an A-Check on an A320.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Hartzell Engine Technologies Expands Alabama HQ

When completed in summer 2019, the addtiional 10,000 sq ft will bring the complex to 86,000 sq ft.

NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Celebrates Three Decades

Begun in 1989, the annual conference has expanded from its humble origins in Montvale, N.J., to setting records in San Antonio, Texas.
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NBAA Study Examines Bizav Workforce Issues

Flight departments will need to open their wallets to maintain and attract qualified pilots and maintenance technicians.
Airports

Customs Comes To Florida's Witham Field

After nearly a decade of planning, the Martin County Airport in Stuart has its own U.S. Customs facility, which can process both airplanes and boats.
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Safety

VNY Finishes 2018 with Spotless Incursion Record

The Los Angeles-area business and general aviation hub, saw zero vehicle or pedestrial runway or taxiway incursions last year.
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FBOs

Harrods Aviation Boosts Hangarage at London Luton

The FBO has signed a temporary deal on a vacant hangar which will increase its available aircraft shelter by more than a third.
FBOs

Air Culinaire Acquires Phoenix-area Caterer

The purchase brings the Universal Weather and Aviation Subsidiary to 23 owned and operated kitchens.
FBOs

Avflight Expands Northward

The FBO chain's purchase of Winnipeg's Kelly Western Jet Centre marks its first move into Canada.
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FBOs

Lynx FBO Network Adds Florida Location

The acquistion of World Jet at FXE gives the company its seventh location, since its founding in 2016.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Edge Awarded Millions in Client Theft Lawsuit

A jury ruled against a former company employee, who they believe interfered with the California charter/management provider's Asian clientele.
Sustainability and Environment

VNY Hosts First Bizav SAJF Event

The day-long event highlighted the fuel's use for business aviation. A similar gathering is planned for the UK's Farnborough Airport this spring.
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FBOs

World Fuel Earns London Oxford Fueling Contract

The Miami fuel provider extended its reach in the London area, with a five-year fuel and training contract for London Oxford Airport and London Heliport.
FBOs

Air Elite Network Adds Four New Locations

Founded in 2011, the exclusive FBO network now numbers 72 locations worldwide.
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Security

NATA, CrewID Partner on Safety 1st Training Credentials

Under an agreement between the two organizations, Safety 1st trained staff will receive identification under Crew ID's global credentialing system.

Bolen Notes Labor Shortage Strategies at SDC

He described steps the industry and NBAA are taking to attract and maintain aviation talent in a tight labot market this morning.
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FBOs

Signature's Italy FBOs Earn Country's FIrst IS-BAH Registration

The four locations, two in Milan, along with Rome and Venice, earned the first rating in IBAC's safety managemet system-based program.
FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Welcomes New Ohio Member

The network of independent FBOs made its debut as an exhibitor this year at NBAA's Schedulers and DIspatchers Conference in San Antonio.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Summit Aviation (VBT)

Not every FBO can offer paddleboards and kayaks from its own dock, but this Ozarks backcountry gateway can.
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Fuel

Swiss Online Fueling Service Expands to North America

Valcora, which launched in 2017 has seen strong global sales growth driven by the ease of its online platform, its VAT expertise and transparent pricing.
FBOs

FBO Fuel Survey Notes Positive Sales in 2018

The annual forecast by FBO industry consultancy Aviation Business Strategies Group, saw only 25 percent of those surveyed selling less fuel in 2018
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NBAA's 30th Anniversary SDC Opens Tonight

The milestone show which takes place in San Antonio, coiuld be a record setter.
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FBOs

World Fuel Revamps FlyBuys Loyalty Program

To be rolled out in April, the enhanced custormer loyalty package will include more opportunities to earn points.
FBOs

New Avflight FBO Opens in Milwaukee

The Avfuel-branded facility at General Mitchell International Airport, offers a full slate of amenities.
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Sustainability and Environment

Avfuel Promotes Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Having just participated in the flying green event at California's Van Nuys Airport, the fuel distributor is looking to keep the SAJF conversation going.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Beach Aviation Services

South Carolina's Horry County operates three FBOs in the heart of the state's golf and beach region
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