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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Titan Aviation Fuels subsidiary Titan Aerospace Insurance (TAI) has expanded its U.S. West Coast coverage with the acquisition of California-based aviation insurance provider Ouzel Services.&nbsp;As part of the transaction, Ouzel founder Erik Everson has joined the TAI team, bringing extensive experience in aviation operations, insurance strategy, and client-focused risk management solutions.
A third-generation pilot, as well as a former A&amp;P mechanic apprentice and line service technician, Everson previously co-founded Jefferson Aviation Insurance Solutions, where he specialized in helping aviation clients navigate complex insurance renewals, coverage strategies, and risk management solutions.
In addition to his aviation insurance background, Everson has served as a commercial insurance broker with Jefferson Financial &amp; Insurance Services, advising business owners on comprehensive insurance programs and tailored coverage strategies.
“The acquisition of Ouzel Services and addition of Erik to our team represents another exciting step in TAI’s continued growth,” said Titan Aerospace Insurance CEO Jon Downey. “Erik’s operational aviation background, insurance expertise, and relationship-driven approach align perfectly with the values and service commitment we bring to our clients across the aviation industry.”

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