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

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 FBO

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
FBOs

FBO Brings New Hangar to Tight South Florida Market

The facility adds space at Witham Field in Stuart
New hangar at Stuart Jet Center
FBOs

AEG Fuels Connect Network Adds Four Members

Launched in 2022, AEG Connect now has 37 members
Corporate Air Center at KBVS in Washingon State
FBOs

Chicagoland FBO DuPage Flight Center Adds Large Hangar

Project cost $15 million and took a year to construct
New hangar at DuPage Flight Center
Maintenance and Modifications

AIN Product Support Survey 2025 - Aircraft

Bombardier remains on top among bizjet OEMs in annual survey
Bombardier maintenance
FBOs

FBO Profile: Wilson Air Center Houston

Two decades at KHOU and going stronger than ever
Wilson Air KHOU lobby
Safety

X-1FBO and Polaris Aero Partner on SMS Integration

X-1 users can now access the SMS platform directly
FBO line service technician using X-1 mobile device
Maintenance and Modifications

Precision Aviation Group Marks First Expansion to EMEA

Company operates at 27 locations worldwide
Former Turner Aviation facility in the UK
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Titan Aerospace Insurance Offers Plan for Branded FBOs

The Titan Fuels company is increasing its products for Titan-branded FBOs
Titan refueler with jet
Training and Workforce

Thrust Flight adds A&P, Dispatcher Training

The company previously offered only flight training
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Embraer Reaches Record Backlog for E-Jets in 2Q2025

The Brazilian airframer has nearly $30 billion in financial committments
Embraer hangar with jet
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Nears STC Approval for TBM 700 Engine Upgrade

Modification specialist is anticipating imminent approval
The Blackhawk Group's TBM 700 testbed
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Group Tapped for Piper Meridian Mods

Company will be exclusive Americas distributor for engine/prop upgrade
Piper Meridian with X-Range upgrade
Maintenance and Modifications

Blackhawk Submits Data for Latest King Air STC

The upgrade package on the King Air 350 promises more power and better perfomance
Blackhawk's King Air 350 test aircraft
FBOs

Upstate NY Airport Welcomes New FBO Complex

North American Flight Services Debuts $32 million facility
grand opening ceremony at new Saratoga Airport FBO