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

NATA Debuts CSR Certification Program

Program brings the same level of attention to customer service that NATA’s Safety 1st course brings to line service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Vienna Expands Bombardier Bizjet Support

With its new EASA approval, the location can now provide line service for Globals, and base maintenance for the Challenger 350
FBOs

Million Air Breaks Ground on New HPN Digs

When complete, the new FBO will be the first addition to the New York City gateway in more than 20 years.
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FBOs

Meridian Now Running on Left Coast

Long a fixture at New Jersey’s Teterboro Airport, the company has expanded to the Golden State with a new FBO.
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FBOs

Chicagoland FBO in Full Growth Mode

In operation for less than two years, B. Coleman Aviation has big plans for the future.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan's Calibration Lab Measures Up

After its first surveillance audit, the MRO provider upholds its calibration accreditation
Engines

Heli-One Joins P&WC Field Support Network

The Canadian MRO provider has a long history of servicing Pratt & Whitney Canada powerplants.

Jetcraft Sees Strengthening of U.S. Bizjet Market

In its second annual forecast, the broker notes the continuing malaise in emerging markets.
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Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Adds H130 Parts-only Program, New Customer

The news at Helitech International, included the hourly cost maintenance provider's announcement six new aircraft have been enrolled in its engine program.
FBOs

Signature Up and Running at New York's Stewart Airport

The facility at Stewart International is operational.
ATC

Arizona Gateway Unveils New 'Green' Tower

The facility showcases the FAA's commitment to environmental responsibility.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star and AvFab Team on Hawker 800 Belted Lav STC

The modification is slated to be available by the end of 2016.
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan To Provide 'Smart Cabin' Upgrades for G450/550s

The Nebraska-based MRO provider was named as the exclusive dealer for the Inairvation cabin upgrade for the Gulfstream 450 and 550.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amsterdam MRO Adds Falcon 900EX EASy to Capabilities

Schiphol-based JetSupport has filled in a gap in its Dassault service offerings.
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FBOs

Destin Jet Acquired To Start New FBO Network

The Florida service provider will become the cornerstone of a new chain backed by private equity fund The Sterling Group.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Pentastar Helps Customers Score Sports Tickets

Through the end of November the MRO provider is offering StubHub gift cards and discounts with qualifying service purchases.
FBOs

Paragon Adds Trio to FBO Network

The group of independent FBOs formed in 2011, now numbers 28 members.
Charter & Fractional

EJM To Exit Third-party MRO Biz, Downsizing Two Shops

The move comes as the Berkshire Hathaway subsidiary exits the third-party aircraft maintenance business.
FBOs

Volo Aviation Adds New York FBO

The location at the Candian border town of Ogdensburg will soon be servicing both commerical and general aviation traffic.
FBOs

Argus TraqPak FBO Syncs with FlightBridge

The two companies have achieved integration between the two FBO software platforms.
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Safety

Bizjet Ground-handling Mishaps Overshadow Accidents

A recent industry survey shows the most dangerous part of an aircraft's day comes after it lands.
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FBOs

AIN Blog: Another Indie Bites the Dust

The sale of stalwart California FBO AirFite comes on the heels of the purchase of another powerhouse independent FBO.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Buys Top-rated AirFlite FBO

The fledgling FBO chain made a big splash with word of its purchase of highly-regarded L.A. area service provider AirFlite
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FBOs

Avflight Expands Southern Footprint

Its latest purchase of JPS Aviation at Louisiana's Monroe Regional Airport gives the Avfuel affiliated FBO chain its 16th location.
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FBOs

Meridian Readies for West Coast Takeoff

The aviation services provider is set to expand its brand outside its Teterboro Airport facility.
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FBOs

MJets Opens $8.6M FBO Complex in Thai Capital

MJets has made a significant investment in infrastructure at the Bangkok Don Mueang International Airport.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Luxivair SBD

Traffic on the rise at San Bernardino facility
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ATC Privatization Fight Not Over, Bolen Says at Forum

The association is hosting a regional forum at HPN.
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet To Open Private Terminal in U.S. Northeast

The facility will have room for the fractional to position 15 aircraft near its Northeast customers.
FBOs

Oklahoma Airport To Assume FBO Operations

Declining fuel sales as a result of limited access for large-aircraft prompted the operator to withdraw.