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

Maintenance and Modifications

UK Ab Initio Mx Training Provider Gets UAE OK

Resource Group provides basic courses for new entrants along with modular programs for experienced engineers.
Aircraft

Textron Begins Delivery of Nine-ship King Air Order

The King Air 250s and lon3 350 to CanWest Air will replace the company's B200 air ambulance fleet.
Airports

Geneva Airport Implements New GA Slot and Parking Rules

The revised procedures are aimed at improving functionality and capacity for private aircraft at the Swiss gateway.
Maintenance and Modifications

Advent Expands King Air STC for Anti-skid Brakes

The 330/300LW series is the latest to receive an STC from the FAA for the Advent eABS system. Additional approvals are expected soon.
FBOs

Cutter Helps Corporate Pilot Hit by Wildfire Losses

Cutter Aviation is participating in a charity to help the HondaJet pilot and his family after they lost their home and all their possessions in the blaze.
FBOs

Harrods Offers Temporary Parking Fix at London Luton

The FBO will offer five additional aircraft spots at the busy gateway for the next several months.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Introduces Phenom Wheel Exchange Program

Aero Star Aviation, which specializes in the Embraer light jets, says the components will help it minimize AOG downtime and reduce costs.
ATC

FAA Prepares for Blizzard of Private Colorado Ski Flights

The holiday season presents unique challenges for business aircraft operators heading to the Rocky Mountain ski resorts.
Fuel

World Fuel Expands French Network

The Miami-baed fuel provider is now operating at several key locations in France.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Debuts New Hangar at Singapore MRO

Already in operation, the new hangar will have its official grand opening in February.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Singapore Designated BBJ Warranty Shop

The MRO facility at Seletar Aerospace Park is now a factory authorized BBJ service center and warranty repair facility.
Accidents

European Mustang Crash Claims Three

The light jet, one of two owned by Austrian charter provider Skytaxi Luftfahrt went down in poor weather conditions while on approach to Friedrichshafen.
Article image
FBOs

Florida FBO Joins Paragon Network

Odyssey Aviation Kissimmee is the latest to join the network of independent FBOs.
Airports

China's Wuhan To Receive Second Genav Airport

Caidian General Aviation Airport is expected to be operational by 2019, joining Hannan General Aviation Airport which debuted this fall.
Airports

FAA Clarifies FBO Regulatory Policies

Amid swirling discussions on FBO fees and pricing, the agency issued a document restating its position.
Regulations and Government

Florida Pilot, Mechanic Face Federal Fraud Charges

The pair are accused of faking the demise of an aircraft and later trying to sell it.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO AeroParts & Supply Under New Ownership

AeroParts & Supply was purchased by a group of aviation industry veterans who plan to expand its inventory and services.
Engines

Texas Engine MRO To Overhaul GE Turboprops

Dallas-based Prime Turbines was named as the first GE-authorized repair and overhaul center for the M601 and H-series outside of the Czech Republic.
FBOs

Avfuel Adds Shannon Location to Network

Westair, one of four service providers at Ireland's Shannon International Airport marks the fuel provider's first entry into the gateway to the U.S.
Fuel

FAA Issues Fuel Contamination Warning

The problem was noted by operators who refueled in Omaha, Nebraska in the week before Thanksgiving.
FBOs

South Korean Bizav Firms Readying for Olympics

With the Winter Games scheduled to start on Feb. 9, business aviation companies in the host country prepare for what they hope will be a very busy period.
Article image
Maintenance and Modifications

Swiss Mx Provider Earns Philippines Approval

Air Service Basel is now authorized to maintain Phillippines-registered Falcon 900s at its EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Frieburg facility.
Article image
FBOs

Execujet Brands Swiss FBO

The new addition at Altenrhein International Airport marks the 25th location in the Luxaviation Group's worldwide FBO chain.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Gateway Aviation Services

Over the past two decades, the airport-owned FBO has made a name of for itself, taking care of aircraft and the companies that make them.
Article image
FBOs

Jet Aviation Celebrates Golden Anniversary

The company which began in Switzerland, servicing a small group of jets, has grown to become a worldwide provider of private aviation support.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds Full-time AOG Support for Western U.S.

The new service, based out of Utah, is headed up by a seasoned airframe mechanic, and is available 24/7.
Charter & Fractional

Luxaviation Joins Paragon Network

One of the world's largest private avaition companies, is testing the waters in the world's largest private aviation market.
Article image
FBOs

Sheltair To Add Hangar at Northwest Florida Location

The Florida-based aviation services provider plans to break ground soon on a 20,000-sq-ft hangar at Northwest Florida Beaches International Airport.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Debuts First Transient Hangar

Port of South Louisiana Executive Regional Airport has followed up a runway expansion program with the new self-funded hangar.
Article image
FBOs

Injunction Tossed in Jackson Hole Airport FBO Purchase

A county judge has dismissed the injunction against the airport which would have delayed or prevented its purchase of Jackson Hole Aviation.