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

Hobby’s FBO Flock To Grow

The City Council of Houston, Texas, last month voted overwhelmingly in favor of a 40-year lease for a new FBO at William P. Hobby Airport.
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Biz Aircraft Shipments Climb 8.7% in First Nine Months

Billings also rose about 4 percent during this period, to $16.02 billion.

U.S. Customs Mandates Extra Screening for Passengers Flying from West Africa

The CBP says the restrictions will remain in place until further notice.

Evo Jet Partners with Bigfly for Hotel Services

Concierge Bigfly will work with trip support provider Evo Jet to arrange hotels for operators.

Air Elite Hits a Triple

The World Fuel Services sponsored FBO network adds another three members to its roster.

Fargo Jet Center Names Several New VPs

The North Dakota-based aviation services provider has bolstered its executive staff.

Vessix and TCS Streamline Fuel Inventory Process

The system consists of an electronic register/flow computer, a device fitted to each of a service provider’s fuel tankers.

Jet Aviation Adds Bahamas Location

The FBO at the country’s main aviation gateway is poised to undergo major development

Fire Bags on Display at NBAA

Fire Containment Concepts shows its line of fire-containment systems for lithium batteries here to Orlando.

Hawthorne Global Aviation Adds Its Fifth FBO

The fledgling FBO chain recently acquired Heartland Aviation, the lone service provider at Chippewa Valley Regional Airport.

Jet Aviation Adds Bahamas Location

The FBO at the country’s main aviation gateway is poised to undergo major development

Gama Aviation Sees Upswing in U.S. Business

The aviation services provider has benefited, not only from its Wheels Up connection.

Bombardier Bolsters Mobile Service, Offers 605 Upgrade

The Canadian OEM will double of its fleet of mobile service trucks, and prepare an upgrade package for its Challenger 605 customers.

TAM Makes NBAA Exhibitor Debut

The Brazilian company offers the entire gamut of business aviation services.

Baker Aviation Offers “Hot Deal” on Fire Containment Bags

The exclusive distributor of the Hot-Stop L fire containment bags is offering a new rebate deal to its customers.

UVair FBO Network Reaches 25 Members

The group welcomes the three members of the Sacramento Jet Center Group as it reaches a membership milestone.

Advent Aerospace Tweaks its Management Structure

The company announced cascading changes to its senior management and divisional leadership

National Jets Increases its Learjet Fleet

The Florida aviation services provider has extensive experience in the Learjet charter market.

Online Bizav Training Provider Expands its Portfolio

TrainingPort.net has added several new course areas to its web-based learning roster.

St. Croix FBO Joins the Yachting Set

Family-owned Bohlke International Airways has signed an agreement that will align it with the mega-yacht community.

Signature Adds Three Canadian FBOs to Network Via Agreement with Skyservice

Skyservice’s FBOs in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary will be under the Singature brand.

Bombardier To Double Mobile Aircraft Service Fleet

Company will have planned total of 14 mobile aircraft service trucks in operation by year-end

Nation’s Newest FBO on Display at Shell

Chicago-area service provider B. Coleman aviation opened its doors just days before the show.
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Meridian Adds To Its Charter Fleet

The Teterboro Airport-based company now offers a Challenger 604 to its customers.

Signature Grows its Great White Footprint

A new agreement brings Canada’s Skyservice chain into the Signature fold.
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Embraer’s Legacy 500 Earns FAA Nod

Just weeks after it achieved certification from Brazilian authorities, the new fly-by-wire, super-midsize twinjet got FAA approval.
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Aircraft Sales Pros Can Help Save Money

Aircraft buyers and sellers need expert help in Navigating the transaction tides.

Nagoya Airport Looks To Boost Bizav Use

The business aviation-friendly, centrally located airport can serve as a gateway to many of Japan’s major cities.
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U.S. Bank Partners on New Secure Card System

The credit card transaction specialist names Vessix as a preferred vendor.

Deer Jet Continues Transformation to Global Jet Provider

Asia’s largest private jet operator has its sights set on the future.
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