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

FBOs

Universal Expands European Handling Network to Portugal

Universal's co-branding agreement adds six locations to its network
Universal Aviation and Safeport at co-branding signing
Aircraft

Aircraft Brokers Enjoying Healthy, Stable Market

Experts say the market is reaching equlibrium after Covid boost
Aircraft broker panel at NBAA-BACE
FBOs

Million Air Dallas To Open New Addison Customs Ramp

The new apron will enhance the FBO's international flight services
Aircraft on new MIllion Air Dallas ramp
Environment

Avfuel Boosts SAF Supplies at Southeastern U.S. Airports

Aviation fuel supplier expects to begin deliveries in the region shortly
Avfuel is expanding the availability of SAF in the Southeast U.S.
FBOs

Modern Aviation Joins Electric Refueler Club

The tanker is one of only two in the world
Modern Aviation's new Rampmaster eRefueler
Safety

Artificial Intelligence Looms Large in Bizav's Future

AI will reach every sector of the industry
AI First Movers Panel at NBAA-BACE
FBOs

Banyan Air Service Launches FBO Goods Marketplace

Service provider will offer a curated menu of things that make an FBO run
Line service workers showing off gear
Environment

World Fuel Expands SAF and Air Elite Networks

The global Air Elite network welcomes two new members
Hill Aircraft in Atlanta now has a dedicated SAF truck
FBOs

Jet Aviation Breaks Ground In Miami

The FBO will be the company's 13th location in the U.S. and Puerto Rico
artist rendering of new Jet Aviation Miami FBO
Environment

SAF Flow To Reach Northeast U.S. FBOs

Long-awaited expansion of jet biofuel supply will also include other U.S. locations
Jet aviation SAF tanker
Aircraft

EBAA's Baltus: The EBACE Show Will Go On!

EBACE is still on for May 2025 following NBAA's exit
EBAA chief operating officer Robert Baltus
Aircraft

Work Starts on First Production Bombardier Global 8000

Certification for the new speed and range champ is expected late next year
Wings of first production Global 8000
Aircraft

JetNet: Near-term Uncertainty Clouds Industry Optimism

The upcoming U.S. elections and geopolitical conflcts serve to spur indecision
JetNet iQ survey founder Rolland Vincent
Safety

Klatt Works Introduces Combined Oxygen Mask/HUD

Company expects FAA approval by February
Klatt Works SAVED system mask
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation To Upgrade NYC Heliport for eVTOLs

As part of its lease renewal, Atlantic will install charging stations
artist rendering of 34th Street Heliport with eVTOL
Aircraft

Honeywell Forecast Sees Continued Bizjet Industry Growth

The aerospace OEM released its annual report ahead of NBAA-BACE
Honeywell 10 year forecast graph
Training and Workforce

Machinists Ending Strike at Textron Aviation

Textron's machinists return to work on Wednesday
Textron Aviation technician
FBOs

Sky Harbour Riding a Wave of Expansion

The hangarkeeper will open three new locations in Q1 2025
Sky Harbour hangar complex in Miami
FBOs

Sheltair Starts Orlando FBO Expansion

Project will add more than 60,000 sq ft of hangar space at company's Orlando Executive Airport facility
Artist rendering of new Sheltair hangars at KORL
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Pilatus, F/List Show Sustainable Cabin Interior at BACE

The two companies partnered on a PC-24 cabin mockup
F/List sustainable materials showcase with Pilatus
Environment

Biden Administration Swings Big on SAF

Loan packages fund producers in Montana and South Dakota
Montana Renewables faciilty in Great Falls, Montana
FBOs

Paragon Network Adds Idaho FBO as Newest Member

The group lists more than 140 locations globally
Interior of Jackson Jet Center
FBOs

Hangar Management Systems Aim To Improve FBO Operations

New systems offer potential safety and economic benefits
Fyve By's Sky View uses lidar to track movement in a hangar
FBOs

SoCal FBO Latest To Join Avfuel Dealer Network

Sun Air Jets at Camarillo Airport is a full-service provider
Sun Air Jets FBO at KCMA
Safety

Coalition Looks To Curb Unapproved Parts Supplies

Group includes airlines, OEMs, and maintenance providers
CFM-56 engine
FBOs

Tickets for Inaugural AIN FBO Awards Now Available

The gala event will take place in late March in New Orleans
The World War II Museum's Freedom Pavillion
FBOs

Skyservice Breaks Ground on New California Facility

Canada-based company has been operating at KAPC since last year
Artist rendering of planned Skyservice terminal at KAPC
Regulations and Government

Vegas Grand Prix To Again Spawn Special Event Fees

Operators can expect to pay special event fees at all three of the city's airports
Aircraft parked at North Las Vegas Airport during 2023 Vegas Grand Prix
Regulations and Government

Business Jet Transport Ready To Go Globally

The company says it can deliver bizjets anywhere in the world
Lear 35A in hangar
Airports

Post-Milton, Florida Airports Pick Up the Pieces

Following the Category 3 storm, most Florida airports are back in service
Damage to Sheltair facility at KSPG