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

Jet Aviation Debuts New Hangar at Singapore MRO

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

Ex-FAA Inspector, Avionics Shop Co-owner Face Charges

The ongoing case has already netted one owner of South Florida-based Avcom Avionics,
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Aircraft Finance Report: Cash Still King

Finance is gaining traction
Airports

Macquarie Wins HPN Privatization Bid

While Macquarie Infrastructure Corporation was selected in the billion dollar public-private deal, its outcome is still far from certain.
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FBOs

Jetex Named First Oman FBO Operator

The global flight support provider has received a 10-year contract to manage the FBOs at Muscat International and Salalah International Airports
FBOs

Jet Aviation To Debut New DWC FBO

The new facility at the VIP terminal is six times larger than its previous offering at the airport.
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Sea Turtle Rescue Group Seeks Bizav Lift

With winter approaching, scores of the endangered sea creatures will be washing up on New England beaches, in dire need of help.
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Fuel

Shell Named as Sole Fuel Provider at Oman’s Salalah Airport

This agreement makes Shell the fuel provider at Oman's two largest airports
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Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Debuts Arizona MRO Location

The new facility, which is currently staffing up, is the company's second in the western U.S.
FBOs

Chicagoland Airport Sees FBO Expansion

With major developments at the Gary Jet Center and B.Coleman Aviation, business at Gary/Chicago International Airport is growing