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

Safety

Aviation Charities Work To Support Texas Flood Victims

Donated goods and volunteer services are flowing into the impacted area
crew unloading flood relief supplies at Texas airport
Airports

Work Begins on Pennsylvania Airport Hotel

The Marriott property is expected to open in 2027
Artist rendering of new hotel at KABE
FBOs

Vantage Aviation Consolidates at Donaldson Field

Launched late last year, Vantage is now the lone FBO operator at KGYH
Former AvServe FBO at KGYH
Environment

4Air’s SAF Registry Hits Major Milestone

Assure provides life cycle SAF use tracking
SAF tanker at loading rack
Aircraft

Embraer’s Praetor Deliveries Take Off in 1H2025

OEM increased its midsize bizjet deliveries by 86% year over year in the first six months
Embraer Praetor 600 on runway
FBOs

FBO Changes Hands at Charlotte Douglas International

Modern Aviation won the RFP process in March
FBO at Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Environment

ICAO and UAE Offer $1M to Students Researching SAF

Students can win up to $250K for research that advances sustainable aviation fuel development
Flasks of sustainable aviation fuel
Environment

Million Air Brings First Continual SAF Supplies to N.Y.

Company’s Albany location marked the milestone
Million Air Albany
FBOs

FBO Profile: Appleton Flight Center in Wisconsin

The airport is the main reliever for EAA’s AirVenture
Interior of Appleton Flight Center at KAFW
FBOs

Avflight Starts Construction on New FBO Complex in Detroit

Facility is expected to be operational by year-end
Artist rendering of new Avflight facility at KDET
Engines

Company Says New Seals, Gaskets Are Impervious to SAF

Nitrile seals can leak when exposed to 100% SAF
Elastomer seals
FBOs

AEG Fuels Expands Northeast U.S. Footprint

The Connecticut FBO is the 31st to join the AEG Connect Network
Executive Air Services at KDXR
Training and Workforce

NBAA Promises Inspiration at BACE 2025

The annual bizav showcase will be in Las Vegas in October
Crowds at NBAA-BACE exhibit floor
Charter & Fractional

European Charter Operator Anticipates Busy Summer

Jung Sky operates a fleet of Cessna Citations
Ivan Jakovac, head of sales for Jung Sky in front of Cessna Citation
Maintenance and Modifications

Yingling Completes Its 1st Falcon Dry Bay Modification

The AD-mandated process takes two weeks
Dry bay installation on Falcon 900
Maintenance and Modifications

Luxaviation Earns Bizav First with EASA Tech Log Nod

Large fleet operator earned approval for its ETL platform
luxaviation jet
Training and Workforce

French Mx Training Provider Earns EASA Part 66 Approval

Vallair Group company will expand its course offering
Aircraft Academy instructor and student
Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers Milestone 300th G280

Super-midsize bizjet made its debut in 2012
Gulfstream G280 in flight
Aircraft

JetNet Survey Sees Caution Ahead Amidst Growth

Turbulence includes supply chain, tariffs, and economic uncertainty
FBOs

Mexican FBO Chain ICCS Readies for World Cup Traffic

ICCS’ new Toluca facility will offer much-needed bizav ramp space
Artist rendering of new ICCS Toluca FBO
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation North America Achieves Launch Velocity

Service provider includes three locations in the U.S.
Former Odyssey Aviation North America FBO at KISM in Florida
FBOs

Signature and UrbanV Team Up for Vertiport Development

Two companies will leverage their specific strengths to push AAM growth
Artist rendering of combined vertiport
Regulations and Government

Bizav Fees at Australia’s Sydney Airport Set to Soar

The fee increases will go into effect July 1
Bizjet on ExecuJet Sydney Ramp
Regulations and Government

IATA Report Urges SAF Policy Changes

SAF output still not enough to meet needs
Air bp SAF refueler
FBOs

Tennessee FBO Operator Expands to New Territory

KSBY location will be company's third aviation ground services facility
Soon to be former Bay Land Aviation FBO at KSBY
FBOs

New Hampshire Airport Sees Birth of New FBO Chain

An industry veteran plans FBO as cornerstone of new network
Business jets on the ramp at Infinity Aviation, KASH
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Starts Birmingham FBO Upgrade

The redevelopment and expansion will take approximately two years
Artist rendering of new Atlantic Aviation facility at KBHM
FBOs

AINsight: NBAA Forum Stirs Memories of FBOs Past

A drawer full of old shirts speaks to industry changes
Defunct FBO Shirts
ATC

Conclusion of KEWR Runway Rehab Could Ease Traffic Woes

The project wrapped two weeks early after 24/7 effort
Newark Liberty International Airport
FBOs

Dallas-area FBO Jet Access Moves to New Digs

The company has operated at KRBD since 2019
Jet on ramp at new Jet Access KRBD