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

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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Maintenance and Modifications

FAA OKs ASTM Cert in Lieu of Formal Avionics Training

After a petition by the Aircraft Electronics Association, the agency agreed to recognize ATSM's NCATT AET certification as equivalent to formal training.
Aircraft

Supersonic Hopeful Gets More Funding

Boom Supersonic, which looks to bring a next-generation supersonic commerical transport to market, has closed on another $100 million in investments.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Joins DASSP Program, Helps Local Kids

Fort Worth Meacham International's American Aero FTW is the latest gateway to be approved for TSA access to Reagan National
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Airports

U.S. Military To Replace California Airport Runway

As part of a training exercise, the Department of Defense is sending in the Marines and Navy to rebuild the strip at Catalina Island's Airport in the Sky.
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NBAA's SDC Looks To Pay It Forward

For the ninth consecutive year, conference organizers are asking show goers to pack some gently-used business attire to donate to local charities.
FBOs

Block Island Airport Hoping To Attract Service Provider

Rhode Island Airport Corporation issued an RFP but an initial meeting showed no early interest in what would amount to a seasonal business.
FBOs

Aviation 20 Group Approaches Fourth Decade

The group of independent FBOs offers its members a trove of experienced owners to bounce ideas off, help solve problems, and critque their faciliies.
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Environment

VNY To Host Sustainable Fuel Day in January

The day-long event will mark the first use of renewable fuels in private aircraft.
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Vintage C-47s To Gather for D-Day Tribute

A fleet of nearly 20 U.S. aircraft will head to Europe next year to participate in events commemorating the 75th anniversary of the pivotal WWII invasion.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Aircraft Cleaner Acquires West Coast Rival

For the first time in its quarter-century history, Sharp Details has a presence in California.
Regulations and Government

Florida TFR Compounds Holiday Traffic

Private and general aviation trafffic will be inconvenienced around the Palm Beach area for the next 17 days.
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Fuel

Eastern Aviation Fuels To Rebrand as 'Titan'

Starting in January, the national U.S. marketer for Shell Aviation fuels will be known as Titan Aviation Fuels
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Aircraft Operators Chip In To Save Sea Turtles

With this fall being the worst in memory for New England sea turtle strandings, business and general aviation aircraft operators helped save hundreds.
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FBOs

Nebraska Airport Gets FBO

Hastings Municipal Airport will once again offer full-service fueling.
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Environment

Swedish Airports Look To Go Green

Through December, five major Swedish airports operated by Swedavia will have biofuel available.
Maintenance and Modifications

TAG Maintenance Marks 15 Years at Farnborough

Each year the location services approximately 1,600 aircraft.
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