Curt Epstein
Senior 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

Security

New Israel Entry Procedures Now in Effect

Added protocols involve electronic approvals ahead of flights
FBOs

Rebranded Indiana FBO Opens New General Aviation Terminal

Lone provider at Evansville Regional Airport changes names and facilities after six decades
new GA terminal at KEVV
FBOs

Business Aviation Provides Support for Fire-torn L.A.

Companies continue to provide services despite local problems
CL-415 Fire bombers fueling on Signature Aviation ramp at KVNY
FBOs

Virginia Airport Opens New FBO Terminal

Work began on the facility in March 2023
New Winchester Aviation terminal
Maintenance and Modifications

Banyan Increases Pilatus Service Capabilities

It adds capability for the PC-24 and expands locations for the PC-12
Banyan's maintenance facility at KSGJ
FBOs

Jetex Slated To Develop Uzbekistan's First FBO

Company and country inked an agreement this week
Jetex founder and CEO Adel Mardini and Uzbekistan transport minister IIkhom Mahkamov at signing
Environment

Jet Aviation Adds Basel Headquarters to SAF Supply Locations

The company was the first to bring SAF to Switzerland starting in 2020
SAF Fueling at Jet Aviation Basel
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Inaugurates New Arizona Service Center

The facility represents a major increase in the airframer's maintenance network
Gulfstream Mesa Service Center
Maintenance and Modifications

Yingling Aviation Acquires Interiors Solutions Provider

The move expands Yingling's MRO capabilities In the Wichita area
GETI craftsman working on an aircraft interior panel
FBOs

AEG Connect Adds Oklahoma Member FBO

Riverside Jet Center in Tulsa brings the network to 24 members
Riverside Jet Center at KRVS
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Finishes Off 2024 Strong

The OEM saw a 15-unit increase from 2023
Embraer Phenom 300E on assembly line
Training and Workforce

NBAA Unveils Customer Service Training Certification

The online, self-paced program is eligible for CAM credits
Planeside interaction between staff, crew and passenger
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Buys Vertiport Developer Ferrovial

Business aviation services group branches out into advanced air mobility
Artist rendering of planned Ferrovial Vertiport
Environment

Another California Airport Joining the SAF Set

Green fuel to be offered by ACI Jet, the lone FBO on the field
ACI Jet SAF tanker
Maintenance and Modifications

Florida Charter Operator Earns FAA Maintenance Approval

ExecuJet Charter Service has been in operation since 1994
ATC

FAA Issues Florida TFR Guide Ahead of Inauguration

Local aircraft operators can expect years of disruption
Palm Beach International Airport
Environment

IATA Disappointed in Slow SAF Growth

Association notes production ramp-ups have been delayed
SAF tanker at loading rack
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation's New Chord in Music City

Chain wows the crowds with new Music City Digs
Atlantic Aviation's new terminal at KBNA
Maintenance and Modifications

Haven Aviation: A Texas MRO with Texas-sized Ambitions

Expanding quickly, the MRO moved to a larger facility on the same field and is looking beyond for growth
Haven Aviation at Amarillo International Airport
Aircraft

DAS Aviation Signs On as Classic Lear Jet Sponsor

The group is working to restore the first production Lear Jet to flight.
Lear Jet 23-003 under restoration at Bombardier's Wichita campus
FBOs

Miami FBO Set for New Terminal Debut in January

International Flight Center's new facility is major upgrade over old one
New IFC FBO terminal at KTMB
FBOs

Million Air FBO in Albany Joins Avfuel Network

The FBO is the lone service provider at KALB
MIllion Air KALB
FBOs

Paragon Network Adds Three Colorado FBO Locations

Luxaviation-owned group now totals nearly 150 locations worldwide
jetCenters of Colorado KAPA
FBOs

Sky Harbour To Add Private Hangars On Both U.S. Coasts

Plans call for aircraft storage complexes near Los Angeles and New York City
The former CloudNine hangar complex at Camarillo Airport
Airports

Czech Airport Lights Up with Holiday Spirit

Airport ground vehicles create a memorable holiday light display
Prague runway Christmas tree
Airports

Illinois Airport To Honor Local Aviator, FBO Owner

Galesburg's airport will be renamed for a hometown aviation legend
Stearman on ramp at Galesburg Regional Airport
Regulations and Government

Mexico’s AFAC Ramps Up Ramp Inspections

Enhanced vigilance will last until mid-January
business jet on ramp at Mexican airport
FBOs

Fontainebleau Aviation Opens FBO at KFLL

The move represents the Miami-based company's first expansion
New Fontainebleau Aviation FBO at KFLL
FBOs

AEG Connect Adds Oklahoma City's JetSet FBO

Facility is the latest addition to AEG's branded dealer network
lounge in JetSet FBO
FBOs

Avflight Expands Network with Utah FBO Purchase

The former Kemp Jet Services marks 27 locations for the Avfuel sister company
Avflight FBO at KOGD