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

Aircraft

Nextant Sees Program Progress

The company expects its 604XT rebuild of the Challenger 604 to enter service before the end of the year.
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Environment

Avfuel Working Toward Biofuel Future for Bizav

While commerical aviation has made forays into the use of sustainable alternative jet fuels, business aviation has lagged behind.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Increases Focus on U.S. Bases

The aviation services provider has several projects underway at its locations coast-to-coast.
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FBOs

Signature Partners on New Private Lounges

The first Nexus Sky Lounge will debut at Teterboro Airport in summer of 2019.
FBOs

Desert Jet Moving Ahead on New FBO

After months of legal and bureaucratic entanglements, the California-based aviaiton services provider is on track for a March opening.
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FBOs

Avfuel Sees Strong First Half

The Michigan-based aviation fuel provider has bolstered its network and rolled out new online customer engagement tools
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FBOs

Signature Looks for Epic Boost

WIth its purchase of Epic Aviation complete, BBA Aviation looks ahead to further synergies between the two companies and their respective networks.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

USAIG To Offer FlightSafety Training

As part of its Performance Vector customer safety initiative, the aviation insurance specialist is now offering a slate of 17 FlightSafety eCourses.
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Maintenance and Modifications

True Blue Power Outfits Alaska Operator

Ravn Alaska will upgrade its DHC-8 fleet to the True Blue Power TB44 advanced iithium-ion battery.
Aircraft

Embraer Introduces Ground Power Mode on Phenom 300

The new functionality enables operators to forego GPUs by running an engine on idle, to power cabin environmental, lighting and entertainment system use.
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Honeywell Unveils New Flight Planning Software

Debuting at NBAA '18, the new GoDirect system promises to make the flight planning process faster and easier.
Engines

Honeywell Energized over Electric Flight

The company is developing a series of compact high-capacity generators that it believes will be integral in developing electric-powered long range flight.
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Safety

Honeywell's Annual Delivery Forecast Shows Slight Increase

The company sees a flat 2018 with a boost from new models and ramp ups coming in 2019.
FBOs

Wilson Air Center Notes Improvements at Its Bases

The company which operates four FBOs, is looking ahead to new developments at two of them.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

EVO Group Unveils Two New Products

Riding a wave of growth in its contract fuel division, EVO Group looks to build on its success, debuting two new products at NBAA.
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Maintenance and Modifications

PPG Earns EASA STC on Beechjet Windshield

The aftermarket product features an advanced glass and acrylic layered structure that promises better visibility and durability.
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Airports

Industry Groups Petition FAA for Ramp Labeling

A coalition of aviation advocacy groups including AOPA, NBAA, HAI, EAA, and GAMA, issued a letter to the agency requesting clarity on airport diagrams.
FBOs

In Little Time, Atlantic has Grown Big Florida Presence

Just four years ago, the FBO chain had no bases in Florida, today it has seven.
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FBOs

Avfuel Network Adds Florida Keys Location

Marathon Aviation Associates, which operates two FBOs at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, is the latest to join its branded dealer network.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lord Earns FAA PMA For Bell Driveshaft Boot

According to the company, use of the part will save 35 percent off the cost of the original part and reduce aircraft downtime.
FBOs

Florida Panhandle FBOs Rebound after Michael's Wrath

Aircraft heading into the region should contact their FBO to get the most up-to-date operational information.
FBOs

New FBO Terminal 'Lands' at Florida Airport

The unique terminal was designed to resemble an F4U Corsair, which flew from Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, back when it was a WWII training base.
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Airports

New CBP Facility at Chicago Airport Welcomes First Flight

Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport can now handle direct international private aircraft flights through its dedicated customs facility.
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Fuel

Fuelerlinx Adds Fuel Payment Functionality

The fuel pricing software provider has partnered with one of the world's largest fully-integrated merchant acquirers and payment processors.
FBOs

New Australian FBO Raises the Bar

The Melbourne Jet Base at Tullamarine Airport made its debut earlier this month
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Tax Laws Mean Confusion to Some, Opportunity for Others

Florida-based Advocate Consulting Legal Group looks to give its clients some TLC, to help them understand the recent changes.
FBOs

Florida Airport Wraps Major Runway Rehab

Fort Myers' Page Field has completed a $27 million renovation project on its runways and taxiways, which began nearly to years ago.
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Airports

Hong Kong Extends Extra Bizav Slot Trial

Originally set to end in October, the program which added two additional slots daily, will now run through March.
FBOs

New FBO To Land at New Jersey's Capital Airport

FlightServ, which began servicing aircraft at Trention Mercer Airport last year, has approval to begin construction on a new facility.
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FBOs

Signature Posts GA Fees Online; Turbine Pricing Coming

After being targeted by a campaign alleging excessive pricing for GA customers, the FBO giant has begun posting service fees for piston-powered aircraft.