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

FBOs

Signature and UrbanV Team Up for Vertiport Development

Two companies will leverage their specific strengths to push AAM growth
Artist rendering of combined vertiport
Regulations and Government

Bizav Fees at Australia’s Sydney Airport Set to Soar

The fee increases will go into effect July 1
Bizjet on ExecuJet Sydney Ramp
Regulations and Government

IATA Report Urges SAF Policy Changes

SAF output still not enough to meet needs
Air bp SAF refueler
FBOs

Tennessee FBO Operator Expands to New Territory

KSBY location will be company's third aviation ground services facility
Soon to be former Bay Land Aviation FBO at KSBY
FBOs

New Hampshire Airport Sees Birth of New FBO Chain

An industry veteran plans FBO as cornerstone of new network
Business jets on the ramp at Infinity Aviation, KASH
FBOs

Atlantic Aviation Starts Birmingham FBO Upgrade

The redevelopment and expansion will take approximately two years
Artist rendering of new Atlantic Aviation facility at KBHM
FBOs

AINsight: NBAA Forum Stirs Memories of FBOs Past

A drawer full of old shirts speaks to industry changes
Defunct FBO Shirts
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