Curt Epstein
Senior 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

Competition Strong for Aspen FBO Lease

With Atlantic Aviation's FBO lease at Colorado's Aspen-Pitkin County Airport set to expire later this year, there is fierce competition for the facility.
business jets lined up on ramp at Aspen-Pitkin County Airport

Tradewind Aviation To Expand Operations to Hudson Valley

Tradewind Aviation will add another operational base in the Northeast when it sets up shop at Hudson Valley Regional Airport this summer.
New Tradewind Aviation hangar at Hudson Valley Regional Airport
FBOs

Fort Lauderdale FBO Joins Titan Fuel Dealer Network

Jetscape, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport is now a member of the Titan Aviation Fuel network.
Rendering of new Jetscape FBO

Market Analyst Warns of Possible Bizjet Bubble

Recent analysis by Ascend by Cirium shows a superheated business jet pricing market which could be headed for a correction.
Cessna Citation XLS Gen2
Airports

Illinois General Aviation Airport Makes Brewing History

Guests at Southern Illinois Airport will be able to sample the first beer brewed at a general aviation airport starting next week.
model holding glass of St. Nicholas Brewing Company beer in front of business aircraft parked on airport at Southern Illinois Airport
Aircraft

Embraer Executive Jets Closed Out 2022 on a High Note

Embraer's private jet division delivered nearly half of its yearly output of executive jets in the fourth quarter of 2022.
Embraer Phenom 300E
FBOs

San Antonio FBO Opens New Terminal

SkyPlace FBO, one of three service providers at San Antonio International Airport, has opened its new, more centrally located terminal.
Lobby area of SkyPlace FBO at KSAT
FBOs

Skyservice To Add Vancouver FBO

Canada's Skyservice will complete its trifecta of FBOs at all of the country's three major airports with its pending Vancouver arrival.
Aerial view of Vancouver International Airport
Environment

Modern Aviation Introduces SAF at First Location

FBO chain Modern Aviation is now offering SAF at one of its California locations, and plans to increase the flow to all of its facilities.
SAF refueler
Environment

EBAA AIROPS Conference Interrupted by Protest

A small group of protesters interrupted EBAA's annual AIROPS Europe conference, crashing the stage and disrupting airport operations in Brussels.
Article image
Airports

Arizona FBOs Score In Super Bowl Traffic

FBOs in the vicinity of Glendale, Arizona, saw a big boost in aviation traffic courtesy of the city's hosting of Super Bowl LVII.
Aircraft on Cunningham Aviation's ramp at Arizona's Falcon Field during Super Bowl LVII
Airports

Farnborough Airport Teams with Aston Martin

The maker of James Bond's ride has partnered with Farnborough Airport to provide its customers with a luxury shuttle to and from their aircraft.
Aston Martin SUVs on the ramp at Farnborough Airport
FBOs

New FBO Conference To Debut in April

NATA is partnering with FBO management software provider X-1FBO on the launch of a conference aimed at the service provider industry.
X-1FBO Headquarters on Florida's Biscayne Bay
Environment

Former NATA Head Obitts Takes Reins at Alder Fuels

Following Alder Fuels' termination of president and CEO Bryan Sherbacow, former NATA chief Tim Obitts has been given an interim CEO title.
Tim Obitts
FBOs

Wisconsin Airport To Welcome New Hangar

Chippewa Regional Airport in Wisconsin is building a 24,500 sq ft hangar to be managed by Hawthorne Global Aviation Services, the local FBO.
24,500-sq-ft hangar under construction at Chippewa Regional Airport in Wisconsin

Nevada Jet Broker Sees VLJ Sales Soar

A market leader in very light jet sales, Aerocor noted its strong presence in the Eclipse and Beechcraft Premier markets last year.
Eclipse 500 on take off
Safety

Grant Awarded for Autonomous Airfield Technology

The National Aerospace Research & Technology Park at New Jersey's Atlantic City International Airport has received a grant to futher autonomous equipment.
Autonomous tractors performing mowing and runway debris sweeps.
Environment

Safran Looks To Go Green

French engine manufacturer Safran plans to install solar panels at many of its production facilties, in step with its long term decarbonization goals.
Solar array at Safran facility
Environment

Sheltair Partners With Sea Turtle Rescue Charity

Turtles Fly Too has been recruiting private pilots to carry stranded sea turtles since 2014. FBO chain Sheltair will now make it easier for them.
Rescued sea turtle

JetHQ Opens Office in Dallas Metroplex

Aircraft brokerage JetHQ has established its first office in the Dallas-area to support clients in the region.
JetHQ's RJ Miller and Cole White pose in front of wing on Gulfstream business jet
Regulations and Government

Teterboro Airport Gets FAA Nod on Noise Program

The FAA has approved a noise compatibility program for New York-area Teterboro Airport, with a few exceptions.
Private aircraft at Teterboro Airport
Airports

Sheltair To Add Second Georgia FBO

Sheltair has won a request-for-proposals bid to take over an FBO at Atlanta-area Gwinnett County Airport.
Sign board for Gwinnett County Airport
Airports

Jetex Expands FBO Network to UK

The new Jetex FBO at London Biggin Hill Airport is the UAE-based company's first facility in the busy UK market.
Jetex FBO at London Biggin Hill Airport
Environment

Honeywell Receives First SAF Shipment at Phoenix Campus

Engine and ground equipment manufacturer Honeywell will begin using SAF at its Phoenix engine campus after receiving its first delivery.
World Energy Sustainable Fuel Plant in Paramount, California
Charter & Fractional

Epps Aviation FBO Being Sold to Aero Center Chain

Epps Aviation an FBO at DeKalb-Peachtree Airport has been sold to SAR Trilogy's Aero Center FBO chain after nearly 60 years of family ownership.
Epps Aviation at DeKalb-Peachgtree Airport in Atlanta

NBAA's Nashville SDC Tops the Charts

NBAA's just concluded three-day Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference in Nashville drew a record number of attendees.
SDC 2023 attendees on the show floor
FBOs

Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-locka To Open on February 1

After two years of construction, the unique Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-locka Executie Airport is ready for its debut.
New Embassair FBO at Miami Opa-Locka Airport
FBOs

New Branded Fuel Dealer Network Debuts at NBAA SDC

AEG Fuels fuel providers joined forces at NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference with an AEG network exhibit space.
AEG Fuels dealer aisle at SDC 2023
Fuel

Avfuel Launches 50th-anniversary Celebration at SDC

The company reflects on its history and looks ahead at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference this week in Nashville.
Avfuel-branded FBOs at SDC 2023

Bolen Talks Industry Challenges and Opportunities at SDC

At this morning's opening session at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, NBAA head Ed Bolen looked ahead at what 2023 could bring.
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen speaks on stage at SDC 2023