A lifelong aviation enthusiast who joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;in 2007, Curt came to&nbsp;the publication&nbsp;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&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;sister publication&nbsp;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&nbsp; Aviation Journalist Award in 2012 and won a Pegasus Sapphire Business Aviation Award for outstanding journalism in 2021.
Before joining AIN, Curt worked with&nbsp;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.

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Florida hangar developer Diversified Aviation is preparing for the opening of its newest hangar complex later this month. The project at Vero Beach Regional Airport (KVRB) will address the growing demand for modern aircraft storage in the state’s Treasure Coast region, the company said.
It will add six 3,600-sq-ft hangars and eight 2,500-sq-ft hangars, suitable for sheltering light jets and turboprop singles. Each will feature electric bifold doors, private office space, and bathrooms. In addition, the complex will include 32 T-hangars and a tenant-only pilot lounge for flight planning and relaxation.
“The hangars are more than just storage—they’re a home base,” explained Diversified Aviation Cary Goldberg. “With our pilot’s lounge and premium amenities, we’re fostering a sense of community that goes beyond the runway.
“We designed this project with pilots in mind—every detail, from the spacious box hangars with offices to the convenience of the T-hangars, is about making flying more enjoyable and accessible,” Goldberg added. “Vero Beach is an incredible aviation community, and we’re excited to elevate the experience for our tenants.”
Diversified’s first hangar development was at Florida’s North Perry Airport (KHWO). Its next project will be at Orlando Sanford Airport (KSFB) in Central Florida.

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