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

Jetex Adds Third FBO in Japan

The international aviation services provider added Kansai International Airport to its Tokyo locations.
FBOs

Host FBO Shines for Eighth ABACE

Shanghai Hawker Pacific Business Aviation Center has been the site of ABACE since the show relaunched back in 2012.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Expands in Asia to Meet Anticipated Demand

The U.S.-based aircraft financing provider sees demand rising in the region over the next decade.
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Regulations and Government

Feds Nab Famous Attorney's Jet

Michael Avenatti, who made headlines as the attorney for adult-film star Stormy Daniels against the President, had his HondaJet seized under fraud charges.
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FBOs

Universal Aviation Increases South American Footprint

The Texas-based company has opened Universal Aviation Argentina, based in Buenos Aires. The office can support operations at any airport in the country.

Hiller To Receive NATA's Highest Award

A former president of the association and long time board member, director emeritus Martin Hiller's career in aviation has spanned nearly four decades.
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Environment

IBAC To Participate in Sustainable Fuel Conference

The ICAO-sponsored event will attract attendees from all segments of the aviation fuel chain, to Montreal at the end of April.
FBOs

Arizona Airport Joins World Fuel Network

Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport, and its owned and operated FBO, Gateway Aviation Services, will now accept World Fuel's contract fuel program and Avcard.
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Security

MedAire Releases Updated Travel Risk Map

The aviation medical support company provides guidance to help international operators understand risk at their various destinations.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Asset-based Bizjet Financier Sees Strong Growth

Founded in 2014, Shearwater Aero Capital's portfolio is now valued at more than $100 million.
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas MRO Receives Mexico DGAC Extension

Arlington-based Aviation Maintenance Professionals has had its airframe and powerplant repair authorization renewed by the Mexican aviation authority.
Aircraft

Gulfstream Sets Longest Business Jet Flight Record

The G650ER covered the 8,379 nm between Singapore and Tucson, Ariz, at an average speed of Mach. 85.
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Aircraft

Gulfstream Sets Longest Business Jet Flight Record

The G650ER covered the 8,379 nm between Singapore and Tucson, Ariz, at an average speed of Mach. 85, to earn its 90th city pair speed record.
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FBOs

CAA Adds Four New Locations to Network

The organization was founded in 1995 to negotiate discounted fuel prices for its Part 91 membership.

Former Jet Aviation CEO Thomas Hirschmann Passes Away

The son of company founder Carl. W. Hirschmann, Thomas lead Jet Aviation from 1990 through 2003, and oversaw its expansion to Asia
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FBOs

California Dreaming for Private Hangar Complex

Los Angeles-area Camarillo Airport will receive the first CloudNine private hangar complex after its developer secured a 50-year lease from Ventura County.
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Aircraft

Aerion Plans For 100 Percent Biofuel on AS2

The manufacturer says its engine and fuel systems will be able to take any fuel blend up to 100 percent.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Satcom Direct Unveils Connectivity By-the-Hour Plan

The Ku-band FlexExec system wil provider users global, reliable, high-speed service at an all-inclusive hourly rate.

Aircraft Broker Sees Gulfstream G550 Boost

Savannah-based Hagerty Jet Group noted higher than normal transactions in the first quarter of the year, ahead of a possible slump.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Adds Landing Gear Service in Chattanooga

As as result of its major expansion at Lovell Field last year, the company can now offer MRO service for landing gear on certain airframes.
FBOs

Paragon Network Adds South Carolina FBO

Lowcountry Aviation at Charleston, South Carolina-area Lowcountry Regional Airport is the latest to join the independent FBO group.
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FBOs

Essinta Labs Rebrands Its FBO Management Software

The Florida-based company's EssintaWings is now FBO Director.
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Environment

New Study Sees Competitive SAFJ Prices in Future

A recent study by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory says that with tweaks to the production process, biofuels could be priced at a par with Jet A.
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FBOs

FBO Survey: FBOs Serve Growing Market

Although flight activity is growing, the pace has slowed, but top FBOs remain busy keeping their customers happy.
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Environment

Norwegian Bizav Company Ups Its Carbon Neutralization

Oslo-based Sundt Air has pledged to neutralize double the carbon emissions from its charter flights this year.
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FBOs

Niagara Falls FBO Gets Another Decade

Calspan Air Services, the lone FBO at New York's sssNiagara Falls International Airport has received a 10-year lease renewal.
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NBAA Promotes Staff, Creates Strategy/Innovation Unit

Mike Nichols was tapped to head the new group, which is focused on providing innovative strategies and fostering a culture of entrepreneurship at NBAA.
FBOs

Avfuel Adds Two New Dealers

The Ann Arbor, Mich.-based fuel provider welcomes new FBOs in Texas and California to its more than 650 location branded dealer network
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FBOs

New Hangar Complex Planned for Raleigh-Durham

Western LLC was tapped to establish the 48-acre private aviation enclaive, which will include more than 20 hangars.
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FBOs

Duncan Unveils FBO Pricing Calculator

Operators can use the app on the company's website and know in advance how much the bill will be at the FBO.
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