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

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
Engines

As GE9X Prepares for EIS, GE Aerospace Looks to RISE

A pre-show tour highlighted both programs
https://backend.ainonline.com/aviation-news/aerospace/2025-05-30/ge9x-prepares-eis-ge-aerospace-looks-rise
Aircraft

NBAA Northeast Regional Draws Crowds to White Plains

The annual event featured hundreds of exhibitors and more than 3,000 visitors
NBAA Board of Directors chair JD Witzig kicks off the opening session at NBAA's White Plains Regional Forum
Maintenance and Modifications

Illinois MRO/FBO Flightstar Expands with New Hangar

The addition will support Flightstar’s MRO growth
Flightstar’s new Hangar 11 can handle the latest big bizjets
FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Welcomes Two Services Members

Additions bring catering and staffing support
First Chime founder and executive chef Young Park
FBOs

FBOs Prepare for Move at Saint Martin Airport

ExecuJet and Signature Aviation welcome the move to a larger facility
Business jets on the ground at Princess Juliana International Airport on Saint Martin
FBOs

Aero Charter: Five Decades of Independence in St. Louis

Offering full FBO services in the Gateway to the West
CSR desk at Aero Center FBO
Charter & Fractional

Flexjet Starts Terminal Project at Scottsdale Airport

Upon completion next year, it will join the fractional operator’s growing network
Artist rendering of new Flexjet terminal at KSDL
Aircraft

GAMA: Genav Deliveries Rise across All Segments in Q1

GAMA head warns tariffs could cause future headwinds
Gulfstream G700 at EBACE 2023
FBOs

Report Forecasts Strong FBO Market Growth

Over the next six years, the worldwide FBO market value is expected to reach $41 billion
MJets
FBOs

Sky Valet Connect Fills Major FBO Network Gap in France

Le Bourget becomes the jewel in the network’s crown
Advanced Air Support hangar at Paris-Le Bourget
Training and Workforce

CAE Opens Vienna Training Center

The facility will be officially inaugurated later this year
CAE Vienna
FBOs

Signature Expands Small Operator Discounts Worldwide

FBO chain launched its Bravo program last year
Signature Aviation Munich
FBOs

Universal Aviation Completes Portugal Network Integration

Safeport partnership adds six locations to the ground handling network
Interior of Universal Aviation Lisbon
Fuel

Avfuel Talks SAF and Future Airport Strategy at EBACE

The fuel provider will leverage its expertise in panel discussions
Avfuiel booth
Safety

MD Onboard Introduces Airborne Telemedicine Capability

System allows real time in-flight patient consultations
MD Onboard and IBAC
Environment

Air bp Looks to Educate on SAF

Fuel giant aims to help customers meet sustainabilly goals
bp refinery in Lingen, Germany
FBOs

Geneva Airpark Notes Increases in Occupany in 2024

The capacious hangar provides private aviation shelter at Geneva Airport
Geneva Airpark hangar
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Appoints New Executive for EMEA, APAC

Fabrice Roger talks growth outside of the Americas
Fabrice Roger, JSSI' new Executive v-p for EMEA and APAC business development
Safety

Japan Gets First IS-BAH Ground Handling Network

JAS earned the achievement at all five of its locations
IBAC director Kurt Edwards and ISBAH program manager Terry Yeomans congratulate representatives of Japan Aviation Service at EBACE
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

IADA Appoints First Staffer in Europe

The move gives the group its firsrt foothold outside North America
Brendan Lodge, IADA
FBOs

Jet Aviation Upgrades FBO, Adds Aircraft Management Suite

Rotterdam is its latest renovation.
Jet Aviation's newly upgraded lounge at Rotterdam
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Customers Feel the RefuelEU Pinch

Out-of-scope operators are being erroneously charged
Business jets on the ground a Paris Le Bourget
Regulations and Government

CBAA Protests Reduced Bizav Slot Allocation at Montreal

The airport is reducing peak access due to construction
Montreal
FBOs

Iowa Airport Issues FBO Request for Proposals

The lease on the FBO at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport is set to expire
FBO at Council Bluffs Municipal Airport
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Expanding to Second Nashville Airport

FBO chain opened a brand-new facility at KBNA last year
Artist rendering of new Atlantic Aviation facility at KJWN
Aircraft

Learjet Restoration Project To Move into NDT Phase

Since October, the group has spent 750 hours on the effort
The stripped fuselage of Lear 23-003
Regulations and Government

NATA Efforts Lead To APHIS Fee Decision Reversal

The agriculture inspection fee waiver for Part 135 was set to expire
Washington DC
FBOs

Mexican FBO ICCS Reaches IS-BAH Stage 3

The company’s Acapulco facility is its first to do so
ICCS's Acapulco FBO staff