A lifelong aviation enthusiast who joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;in 2007, Curt came to&nbsp;the publication&nbsp;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&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;sister publication&nbsp;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&nbsp; Aviation Journalist Award in 2012 and won a Pegasus Sapphire Business Aviation Award for outstanding journalism in 2021.
Before joining AIN, Curt worked with&nbsp;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.

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Curt Epstein

McKinney (Texas) National Airport has an economic impact on the city and surrounding area of $212 million annually, according to a recently released report by the state Department of Transportation. That equates to a 382 percent increase from the last economic impact study, conducted in 2011, which determined the facility contributed $44 million to the annual local economy.

 


“Our airport is greatly benefitting from the huge increase in businesses relocating to the Collin County region,” said airport director Ken Carley. “Corporate fleets are discovering how easy and convenient it is to use our airport, and travelers appreciate our close proximity to the major highways connecting the Metroplex.”

 


Last year, the city-owned airport entered into a public-private agreement with Western LLC on a $16 million construction project that will include a new general aviation terminal for the airport-operated FBO and an additional 40,000-sq-ft hangar next year.

 


Carley noted that as soon as a new hangar is completed at the facility, it is quickly booked to capacity. “We’ve had people who have been on a waiting list for more than a year to get space here,” he said.

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Texas Airport Boosts Local Economy

A new study by the Texas Department of Transportation shows the increasing economic impact of McKinney National Airport

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

News and issues relating to the aerospace industry that are related to the science, engineering and business of flight in space involving civil, industrial and military applications, and similar topics related to flight in the atmosphere of the Earth that are not covered more directly by other AINonline subject channels. In other words, both astronautical and aeronautical subjects, except for those aeronautical topics that are specifically covered elsewhere on this website.

The $90 million project was begun in 2023

California Airport Completes Major Runway Rehab

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

Galaxy FBO facilities will support Lilium Jet operations

Lilium Signs eVTOL Aircraft Infrastructure Deal in Houston

The 10,000-foot runway is expected to be operational by the end of 2027

Charlotte Airport Runway Project Gets AIP Funding Boost

News and information on safety procedures and concerns.

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Florida Airports Quickly Rebound after Helene

News about environmental issues relating to aircraft operations, including noise issues, emissisions, and regulations. See Fuel for biofuel.

The storm is expected to strengthen before coming ashore this evening

Southeast U.S. Prepares for Big Hurricane Helene Impact

Gary/Chicago International expects to start construction next year

Chicago Airport Gets FAA Approval To Build New Tower

Electric aircraft manufacturer now has chargers now online in Tallahassee, Gainesville, and Crestview

Beta Installs Electric Aircraft Chargers at Three Florida Airports

News about bills, laws, regulations and other governmental decisions affecting aviation and aerospace. Topics include FAA re-authorizations, taxes on fuel and aviation activities, environmental legislation, ICAO decisions, governmental mediation of labor conflicts and World Trade Organization disputes and decisions.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

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