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

Sustainability and Environment

LanzaJet Starts SAF Production at Georgia Plant

The facility is the first to use alcohol-to-jet technology
LanzaJet's Georgia SAF production facility.
Operations

PrimeFlight Buys Aircraft Detailing Business at KTEB

Signature Aviation acquired the aircraft cleaning business last year
Prime Appearance crew at work on a Gulfstream exterior
FBOs

Accomplished Aviator and GA Advocate Pat Epps Flys West

He leaves behind a wide legacy of aviation accomplishments
Pat Epps
Sustainability and Environment

SAF Demand Increasing, Say Experts at Bombardier

Among all commerical SAF users, NetJets ranks as number four
Bombardier sustainability experts at Safety Standdown
FBOs

New FBO Terminal Debuts in Killeen, Texas

Facilty is the latest addition to the Avfuel dealer network
New terminal at Skylark Field Airport
Regulations and Government

In Wake of GA Ban Exemption, FAA Defines ‘Based Aircraft’

Based aircraft counts are also a factor in grant determination
private jets on ramp
Sustainability and Environment

Aether Fuels To Partner on Singapore SAF Refinery

Aether Fuels To Partner on Singapore SAF Refinery
Rendering of Project Beacon SAF facility in Singapore
FBOs

Signature Opens Additional Terminal at KPBI

The move gives it two general use terminals on the field
Signature North at KPBI
FBOs

Texas MRO Provider Haven Opens Its First FBO

The new facility in Amarillo will have its grand opening on Novermber 20
Haven ASG FBO at KAMA
FBOs

Million Air KHPN Joins Argus Base Ops Safety Audit Program

Location is first in the FBO chain to work on this certification
Million Air KHPN
FBOs

Jet Aviation Is Up and Running at Miami–Opa Locka Exec

The company expects to complete the facility early next year
Fuel tanker at Jet Aviation KOPF
Accidents

King Air with Jamaica Relief Goods Crashes in Florida

The accident occurred minutes after takeoff
FBOs

Waco, Texas FBO Changes Hands

Acquisition makes the 22nd location for the Freeman Holdings Group
Former Texas Aero FBO at Waco
Airports

Taxiway Repairs Spur Overnight Runway Closures at KVNY

The $19 million project will run through February
Taxiway construction at KVNY
FBOs

Signature Aviation Adds Florida Location

The move strenghtens the company's network in the Southeast U.S.
Fort Lauderdale Executive Jet Center Ramp
Operations

World Kinect Completes Trip Support Business Purchase

The $220 million deal was first announced in September
Universal Weather & Aviation Sign
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Adds Third New Mexico Location

Mega-chain now totals 107 FBOs in the U.S. and Caribbean
Former Jet Center at Santa Fe lobby
FBOs

Oklahoma Airport Building New General Aviation Terminal

Ardmore Downtown Executive Airport will replace its 60-year-old facility
Artist rendering of Ardmore Downtown Exectutive Airport's new terminal
Sustainability and Environment

Ahead of COP30, Bizav Notes SAF Availability

Sustainable Aviation Fuel is now available at more than 100 locations worldwide
SAF tanker at London Biggin Hill Airport
Fuel

JetFuel Direct Launches Fuel Purchase Platform

Company will initally focus on the EMEA market.
Screenshot of JetFuel Direct platform
FBOs

SR Aviation Infrastructure Lands in Montana

Company now has properties in Nevada, Texas, and Montana
Waterbomber in hangar
FBOs

FBO Profile: Pensacola Aviation Center

In business for 48 years, this FBO has seen it all, including a Florida blizzard
Pensacola Aviation Center
Sustainability and Environment

SAF: Fourth Leg of the Stool Slowly Progressing

Production of SAF is growing, but still has a long journey ahead
Flasks of SAF
FBOs

Florida FBO Sues Landlord over Future Competitor’s Bid

The suit is the latest in an ongoing legal skirmish
Private Sky FBO at KRSW
Sustainability and Environment

Montana Renewables Introduces 50% SAF Blend to Market

Company has added onsite blending capabilty at its Great Falls refinery
SAF tanker truck
Safety

After Melissa Pummeled Jamaica, Aviation Aid Readies

Airports on the ravaged island remain closed in the storm's wake
satellite photo of Hurricane Melissa
FBOs

Gama Readies New Sharjah FBO for Early 2026 Debut

The $65 million facilty is set to raise the FBO bar high—way high
Gama's Sharjah hangar under construction
Training and Workforce

Ricci Family Furthers Innovation Development at ERAU

Donations will sponsor two new faculty positions at the university
Kenn and Pamela Ricci signing document ceremony
Sustainability and Environment

Half a Decade On, 4Air Notes Sustainability Milestones

The sustainability solutions provider has helped customers fly greener
Airports

Dallas-area Airport Hosts Open House This Weekend

The event will take place on Sunday
Business jet on ramp at McKinney National Airport