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

Avflight Starts Construction on New FBO Complex in Detroit

Facility is expected to be operational by year-end
Artist rendering of new Avflight facility at KDET
Engines

Company Says New Seals, Gaskets Are Impervious to SAF

Nitrile seals can leak when exposed to 100% SAF
Elastomer seals
FBOs

AEG Fuels Expands Northeast U.S. Footprint

The Connecticut FBO is the 31st to join the AEG Connect Network
Executive Air Services at KDXR
Training and Workforce

NBAA Promises Inspiration at BACE 2025

The annual bizav showcase will be in Las Vegas in October
Crowds at NBAA-BACE exhibit floor
Charter & Fractional

European Charter Operator Anticipates Busy Summer

Jung Sky operates a fleet of Cessna Citations
Ivan Jakovac, head of sales for Jung Sky in front of Cessna Citation
Maintenance and Modifications

Yingling Completes Its 1st Falcon Dry Bay Modification

The AD-mandated process takes two weeks
Dry bay installation on Falcon 900
Maintenance and Modifications

Luxaviation Earns Bizav First with EASA Tech Log Nod

Large fleet operator earned approval for its ETL platform
luxaviation jet
Training and Workforce

French Mx Training Provider Earns EASA Part 66 Approval

Vallair Group company will expand its course offering
Aircraft Academy instructor and student
Aircraft

Gulfstream Delivers Milestone 300th G280

Super-midsize bizjet made its debut in 2012
Gulfstream G280 in flight
Aircraft

JetNet Survey Sees Caution Ahead Amidst Growth

Turbulence includes supply chain, tariffs, and economic uncertainty
Rolland Vincent, JetNet
FBOs

Mexican FBO Chain ICCS Readies for World Cup Traffic

ICCS’ new Toluca facility will offer much-needed bizav ramp space
Artist rendering of new ICCS Toluca FBO
FBOs

Odyssey Aviation North America Achieves Launch Velocity

Service provider includes three locations in the U.S.
Former Odyssey Aviation North America FBO at KISM in Florida
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