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

After Taking Over FBO, Georgia Airport Has Big Plans

Georgia's Macon-Bibb County will replace the current FBO at KMCN with a big guitar
Artist rendering of the planned new FBO at KMCN
FBOs

Central Texas Airport Debuts New $7.4M FBO

The $7.4 million facility took 14 months to complete
New FBO terminal at Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport
Aircraft

WingX: Global Bizav Market Is Still Solid

Despite some minor deviations, North American and European activity is nearing 2022 levels
Business aircraft at Teterboro Airport
Aircraft

Textron Sees Strong Third Quarter in Orders, Revenue

The company's aviation division noted increases in revenues and orders from a year ago
Cessna Caravan on production line
FBOs

Minnesota FBO Gets Major Renovation Under New Ownership

Now owned by Inflight Aviation, the complex is on track for Q2 2024 completion
Former Elliott Aviation FBO at KFCM
Environment

Study Shows SAF Offers More Than Just CO2 Emissions Savings

Researchers found SAF usage generates fewer ultrafine particles than regular jet fuel
Engine on SAS airliner in flight
Accidents

Bizjets Collide after Unauthorized Takeoff Attempt at Houston Hobby

While there were no injuries, the Hawker 850XP and Citation Mustang suffered substantial damage
Hawker 850XP N269AA
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Dealers Predict Bizav Growth in Market Report

Demand is forecasted to remain constant for turboprops and light jets
Pricing projections for the next six months
FBOs

New FBO To Rise at Atlanta-area Bizav Gateway

The privately funded and operated facility will be the third service provider on the field
Artist rendering of the planned new FBO at KFTY
Engines

GE Receives Grant To Develop Hybrid Fuel Cell Engine

Combining fuel cells and SAF could accelerate decarbonization efforts
GE engineers preparing fuel cell for testing
Aircraft

Fargo Jet Center Delivers Learjet 75 Air Ambulances to Romania

The North Dakota company partnered with Spectrum Aeromed and Bombardier on the project
A pair of aeromed-equipped Lear 75s
FBOs

Idaho FBO Unveils New Hangar

The 30,000-sq-ft hangar can handle the latest big bizjets
New hangar at Avcenter Pocatello
Safety

Hangar Safe Aims To End Hangar Rash

The company's installation slots for its new system are sold out through the end of the year
Hangar Safe executives David McMurtrey and Ryan Crowl
Environment

Avfuel To Release New Sustainability Program

Avfuel Zero aims to help streamline the carbon emissions monitoring, mitigation, and reporting processes
Avfuel Zero sustainabilty program
FBOs

Universal Aviation Selected To Operate New Japanese GAT

The company has experience with GATs in dozens of countries
Artist rendering of the new business aviation terminal at Japan's New Chitose Airport on Hokkaido
Environment

Dassault Introduces FalconWays Fuel Savings App

The FalconWays app can help pilots plot the most optimum routes for lowering fuel burn
Dassault Aviation's FalconWays mobile app
FBOs

Skyservice Makes Major Move into Miami

The addition of Fontainebleau Aviation will give the Canadian company its first foothold in the Southeast U.S.
Fontainebleau Aviaition FBO at KOPF
Training and Workforce

New York College Receives 'Air Force One' for Training

Dutchess County Community College has acquired and restored the former USAF Gulfstream
Falcon One at Hudson Valley Regional Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Dassault Steadily Increasing Global Service Capabilities

Among the projects is a new U.S. flagship service facility in Florida
the ExecuJet Dassault MRO facility at Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport
Aircraft

Bombardier Inks Firm Three-Challenger Deal with AB Jets

Memphis-based AB Jets is moving up to the super-midsize class with the order, starting in 2025
Bombardier executives and AB Jets leadership celebrate 3 ship order at NBAA
Fuel

Embraer 100% SAF Tests Presented Challenges

The test flights involved a year of preparation and many partnerships
Embraer Praetor 600 used for 100 percent SAF flight
FBOs

AEG Connect Network Announces New Member

Aero Center Tallahasee will soon make its debut
Soon to open Aero Center Tallahassee FBO
FBOs

Titan Aviation Fuels Welcomes 600th Branded FBO

The North Carolina-based fuel provider is close to its 50th anniversary
Titan Fuels display at NBAA
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Universal, Portside Team Up on Mission Management App

Already under development, the app promises to streamline international flight management
Universal Weather and Aviation software
Fuel

50 Years On, Avfuel Looks To the Future

The family-owned business is able to make far-reaching plans
Avfuel's Craig Sincock and CR Sincock II
FBOs

Banyan Tapped for CBP Reimbursable Program at KFXE

The FBO can now request after-hours Customs clearance for clients arriving late
Banyan Air Service FBO at KFXE
Aircraft

Boeing Business Jets Intros Modular Cabin Completion Program for 737-7

Program promises to streamline completions and reduce costs
BBJ Press conference introducing BBJ Select program (Photo: Curt Epstein)
Environment

SAF On Tap at All Three Las Vegas Airports during NBAA-BACE

Aircraft departing the show will be able to fly on SAF
Atlantic Aviation FBO at KLAS
Environment

Business Aviation's Path To an SAF Future Has Many Factors

4AIR president Kennedy Ricci examines the variables at play
Embraer SAF fueling
Cabin Interior and Electronics

F/List Highlights Interior Materials Mastery

Sustainable Aenigma cabin furnishing material makes its bizjet debut
F/LIST Aenigma