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

After Melissa Pummeled Jamaica, Aviation Aid Readies

Airports on the ravaged island remain closed in the storm's wake
satellite photo of Hurricane Melissa
FBOs

Gama Readies New Sharjah FBO for Early 2026 Debut

The $65 million facilty is set to raise the FBO bar high—way high
Gama's Sharjah hangar under construction
Training and Workforce

Ricci Family Furthers Innovation Development at ERAU

Donations will sponsor two new faculty positions at the university
Kenn and Pamela Ricci signing document ceremony
Environment

Half a Decade On, 4Air Notes Sustainability Milestones

The sustainability solutions provider has helped customers fly greener
Airports

Dallas-area Airport Hosts Open House This Weekend

The event will take place on Sunday
Business jet on ramp at McKinney National Airport
FBOs

Sky Harbour Inks Deal for 19th Hangar Location

The latest agreement is with Los Angeles-area Long Beach Airport
Sky Harbour complex
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets on Track to Meet 2025 Deliveries

It has delivered 102 private jets through the first nine months
Embraer Phenom 300E on ramp.
Regulations and Government

Completions House Cleared For U.S. and Canadian Aircraft

The authorization allows it to work on both N-registered and C-registered business aircraft
Refurbished Global 5500 cabin
Safety

Aircare International and Air Nurses Form Alliance

The two aeromedical companies will partner on in-flight urgent care
Air Nurses Founder and CEO Ericka Essington and Aircare Intl v-p Karl Kamps
Environment

Aspen/Pitkin Airport Doubles Down on Noise Reduction

Airport believes positive reinforceement will make a quieter airport
business jet taking off from Aspen-Pitkin County Airport
FBOs

Skyservice Opens Permanent FBO in California

Open house is slated for January in Napa Valley
Interior of Skyservice Napa
Charter & Fractional

European Air Charter Operator Axis Reports Strong Q3

Axis Aviation found Mediterranean favorites and long haul charters were in demand
Gulfstream G650 tail
Maintenance and Modifications

TBO Extension To Include Citation Bravo, Encore Engines

Company is offering incentives ahead of its anticipated Q1 STC approval
PW 535E engine
FBOs

SEA Prime Sees Traffic Boost in Italy’s Milan

Bizav Traffic at the city’s two airports is up 3% over 2024
SEA Prime CEO Chiara Dorigotti at NBAA-BACE
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircraft Lighting Int’l Shows STC’ed Cabin Lights

The full-color-palette LED system boasts several advantages
Booth shot of Aircraft Lighting International
FBOs

AEG Fuels Connect Network Adds Trio of FBOs

Velocity FBO’s three locations are now branded AEG Connect
Velocity FBO KSSI pool with jet in background
Environment

SkyMark Unveils 7,000-gallon All-electric Refueler

Clay Lacy Aviation is the launch customer
7K Gallon All electric refueler on show floor
Avionics

Honeywell Expands FMS Guided Visuals to Europe Airports

Six European airports will be added to start
Night time approach to Atlanta’s DeKalb Peachtree Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

Crew Chiefs Launches Worldwide Mx Response Network

The network offers swift response times for AOG and remote maintenance needs
Crew Chiefs crew with aircraft landing gear
FBOs

Air Charter Firm FlyHouse Expands with FBO, MRO Buy

The move expands the company's vertical integration
FlyHouse Booth at NBAA
Engines

GE Aerospace Preps First Catalyst for Denali Delivery

The turboprop engines are being assembled in the Czech Republic
Catalyst general manager Paul Corkery posing with engine
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Honeywell Inks JetWave X Deal with Gulfstream

First installations of the new high-speed KA-band system are expected next year
passenger seated on Gulfstream jet
FBOs

Modern Aviation Rolls Out Red Carpet for Tenants

Favorable fuel pricing and reduced facility fees are some of the enhancements
aircraft in Modern Aviation hangar
Environment

Avfuel Walks the Sustainability Walk at BACE

Company now provides SAF to 58 locations in the U.S. and Europe
Avfuel SAF refueler on ramp with jet
Operations

JetNet Unveils AI-driven Data Platform

Company describes it as the “future of aviation intelligence”
AI
FBOs

Sheltair To Debut Sarasota FBO

The $40 million facility took 20 months to build
Sheltair KSRQ
FBOs

Universal Aviation Grows on Three Continents

The company has more than 50 locations worldwide
Artist rendering of Universal Aviation Guadalajara
FBOs

Vantage Aviation Celebrates a Busy First Year

Launched last October, the company now totals five locations
Vantage Aviation Richmond Executive-Chesterfield County Airport
Aircraft

Honeywell Forecast Sees Delivery and Revenue Rise Ahead

Value of $283 billion over next 10 years is highest in its forecast history
business jet on ramp
Aircraft

JetNet: Volatility Clouds Current Bizav Industry Mood

JetNet predicts 9,700 bizjet deliveries over the next decade
JetNet iQ founder Rolland Vincent