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

With Rizon Jet Out, Signature Expands at London Biggin Hill

Signature will assume control of the five-year-old luxurious facility starting June 20.
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FBOs

Signature Adds South African Affiliate

Lanseria Jet Center is one of Signature's more than 200 worldwide locations.
FBOs

Execujet Expands Into the Caribbean

It's acquisition of TLC Aviation's FBO at St. Maarten's Princess Juliana International Airport Extends the global service provider's worldwide network.
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FBOs

Customs Comes To Houston-area Gateway

The new customs facility is the result of a public-private partnership.
FBOs

Oklahoma Airport Rolls Out the Heavy-Iron Welcome Mat

Legacy Aviation Services now has 40,000 sq ft of ramp space.
FBOs

Falcon Lands in Dubai

The company will offer line service, maintenance and hangarage.
FBOs

Execujet Opens Its First FBO in Mexico

The new facility at Monterrey's Del Norte International Airport expands the company's operations in the country.
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Regulations and Government

Man Indicted for Flying Bizjets Without Authorization

Lacking type certification and then even his pilot's license didn't deter a California man from flying passengers in a Falcon 10, authorities allege.
Airports

Cleveland Faces FAA Fines for Lax Snow Clearance

The city was charged with failure to maintain runways at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport during several snowstorms.
Charter & Fractional

Asian Sky Launches New Charter Report

Known for its annual Asian fleet report, the company sees need for a new product.
Charter & Fractional

Comlux Bolsters Global Fleet

The VIP charter provided just ordered its fourth Global 6000
Maintenance and Modifications

Ruag and Rolls-Royce Sign Global Engine Deal

The MRO provider was named as an authorized service centre for the Bombardier Global series powerplants.
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Charter & Fractional

Deer Jet Head Sees Improvement Ahead

In Geneva celebrating being named the world’s first VIP 787 operator Deer Jet chairman and CEO Zhang Peng discussed the state of business aviation in China
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FBOs

Farnborough Sees Bizliner Growth

ACJs and BBJs are becoming a common sight at the London-area bizav airport.
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FBOs

Sky Valet Makes Major Buy

The French service provider adds 10 locations to its nework with the purchase of Portuguese network Jetbase
FBOs

German Handler Receives Universal Approval

German Aviation Services (GAS) is now a Universal Aviation certified ground handler
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Training and Workforce

Swiss Hangar Signs Maintenance Training Deal

Sion’s Alpark and Aerocampus Aquitaine partner to provide a new home for maintenance technician training.
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Security

Milan FBO Offers Prime Gusto

Starting next month Milano Linate Prime will offer new food options.
Regulations and Government

China Embraces General Aviation

Big changes to China’s general aviation infrastructure and policies are ahead after recent policy initiatives announced by the Chinese State Council.
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Regulations and Government

UK Firm Demos First Online Permit App

Available for personal devices and the web, PermitsGlobal promises to automate the over-flight and landing permit process.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Idair Delivers First 787 IFE

The system was installed as part of a head of state aircraft completion by Associated Air Center.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Flying Colours to Install First Inairvation Retro-Fit Cabin

The Canadian company expects to complete a Bombardier Global by early next year.
Maintenance and Modifications

Nextant Taps Marshall for UK Maintenance

Marshall has maintained the C-130 Herculestransport aircraft for the UK’s Royal Air Force for nearly a half-century.
FBOs

Signature Adds South Africa Location

Lanseria Jet Centre has signed on the dotted line to become a Signature affiliate FBO.
Aircraft

JetNet: Soft Pricing Because of Oversupply

Industry expert Rolland Vincent sees rocky times ahead with too many aircraft chasing too few buyers.
Maintenance and Modifications

Luton Maintenance Provider Gets Legacy 600 Nod

CSE Citation Centre will now provide line and AOG service for Embraer’s 600 series twinjets.
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Regulations and Government

Jet Aviation Prepares for Part-NCC

The General Dynamics subsidiary is offering compliance assistance to operators for the new regulation
Maintenance and Modifications

WFS Rolls out two New Avcards

The Flight Department and MRO Avcards are aimed at helping flight departments better track spending.
Maintenance and Modifications

JSSI Announces New Partnerships, New Program

The hourly cost maintenance specialist has forged alliances with Global Jet Capital and Associated Air Center.
Regulations and Government

IBAC Polishes Image, Unveils New Member Options

For the first time in its 35-year existence, the business aviation association’s logo is getting an update, to reflect its growing role.
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