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

FBO Fuel Survey Notes Positive Sales in 2018

The annual forecast by FBO industry consultancy Aviation Business Strategies Group, saw only 25 percent of those surveyed selling less fuel in 2018
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NBAA's 30th Anniversary SDC Opens Tonight

The milestone show which takes place in San Antonio, coiuld be a record setter.
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FBOs

World Fuel Revamps FlyBuys Loyalty Program

To be rolled out in April, the enhanced custormer loyalty package will include more opportunities to earn points.
FBOs

New Avflight FBO Opens in Milwaukee

The Avfuel-branded facility at General Mitchell International Airport, offers a full slate of amenities.
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Environment

Avfuel Promotes Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

Having just participated in the flying green event at California's Van Nuys Airport, the fuel distributor is looking to keep the SAJF conversation going.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Beach Aviation Services

South Carolina's Horry County operates three FBOs in the heart of the state's golf and beach region
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FBOs

SEA Prime Touts New Milan FBO at S&D

Taking cues from its stylish older sibling at Milan's Linate Airport, the Italian FBO operator will soon debut its new facility at Milan Malpensa.
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FBOs

Carlsbad Jet Center Takes Over Magellan FBO at CRQ

The independent FBO will be managed by FBO veterans Josh and Julia Hochberg of Sonoma Jet Center fame.
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FBOs

Sheltair Makes Colorado Debut

The Florida-based aviation service provider has opened a temporary FBO at Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, ahead of a multmillion dollar permanent home
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FBOs

Florida FBO Breaks Ground on New Base

Jetscape Services, one of four FBOs at Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, expects to debut the new $20 million-plus facility in summer 2020.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Sacramento Mather Jet Center

As the sole FBO operator at three of the California capital's four airports, if you've flown privately to Sacramento, you know them.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Expands to Caribbean

The company has acquired Cayman Islands-based Island Air and its two FBOs, giving it its first presence outside the U.S.

Western LLC Joins Hangar Development Group

As part of the new American Corporate Airport Partners, the hangar developer looks to establish a new paradigm in airport hangar project construction.
FBOs

Weston Opens New UK FBO

The company now has four bases throughout the UK and Ireland.
Charter & Fractional

MemberJets Taps Prime Jet for Florida Route

Colorado-based Prime Jet is the latest charter operator to join MemberJets per seat marketplace.
FBOs

Global Trek To Expand, Opening FBO in Wales

Already a service provider at Belfast International Airport, Global Trek Aviation will open its second location at Cardiff International Airport in April.
Environment

VNY Flies on Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel

The day-long event, a first for the business aviation industry, attracted organization heads and experts to educate users on why SAJF is on the horizon.
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Environment

VNY Hosts First Bizav Sustainable Fuels Event

The California business aviation hub was chosen as the site for the inaugural industry-wide event due to the state's environmental bent.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Av8's Businesses Combine Under One Banner

The company's three divisions Av8 MRO, Av8 PMA and Av8 AOG are now combined under the company's new marketing plan as Av8 Group
Maintenance and Modifications

New Embraer Executive Jets MRO Opens in Latvia

FBO Riga has partnered with Jet Flight Service to establish a new facility at Riga International Airport.
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Airports

French Airport/FBO Operator Sees Banner Year

Aéroports de la Côte d’Azur Group tallied increased in movements at its managed airports and across its FBO network.
Fuel

Flightworx Adds New Fuel Procurement Portal

The UK-based global trip support provider now offers a web portal to view global fuel pricing.

JetNet Head Passes Away

Vincent Esposito, who took over the family-owned industy data provider after the death his father in 1991, helped grow it to worldwide recognition.
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Regulations and Government

Aircraft Transactions Largely Unaffected by Shutdown

While the FAA suffered a short term computer outage on Friday, one industry expert says there was no cause for major concern.
Airports

Louisiana Airport Moves Ahead with Runway Expansion

Shreveport's Airport Authority System will expand the secondary runways and taxiways at both Shreveport Regional and Shreveport Downtown Airports.

MAF Continues Congo Charity Mission Despite Relocation

The Mission Aviation Fellowship, working to help stem an Ebola outbreak care, has transported nearly 100 caregivers and eight tons of supplies since August
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Inaugurates New Utah Mx Facility

The first phase of what will eventually be a new 275,000 sq ft complex is now open for business at Provo Municipal Airport.
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Avionics

Winner Completes First Premier I Pro Line 21 Package

The Ohio-based aviation services provider is an auithorized Collins Aerospace dealer, installation and repair facility.
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JetNet Unveils Flight-activity, Route-analysis Software

The industry data provider will demonstrate its new capabilities later this month to show goers at NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference.

Moscow Domodedovo Airport Buys Armored Vehicle

First designed to tow disabled tanks, the BREM-1 will now be charged with towing disabled aircraft during emergencies at Domodedovo Airport.
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