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

ExecuJet Adds To African FBO Network

The global aviation services provider will open a new FBO in the Seychelles on August 1.
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Aircraft

NASA's Quiet SST Program Earns Latest X-Number

The $247.5 million test program with Lockheed Martin will now be known as the X-59 QueSST. It is expected to fly by 2023.
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Airports

Eurocontrol Sees Urgent Airport Capacity Need

The agency details its conclusions in a newly-released report.
Aircraft

Saudi Arabia To Host Its First Aviation Trade Show

Scheduled for March 2019, the new show will be hosted by the Saudi Aviation Club and expects to attract business, general aviation and commercial aircraft.
Airports

Maine Airport Changes Name

According to authorities, the new name better reflects how the airport is identified by its customers.
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FBOs

FBO Riga Adds Services

Helicopter charter, catering and concierge are among the new offerings at the Latvian business aviation services provider.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Jet Capital Deepens Lending Capacity

The bizav financier just closed its second asset-based security offering for the year and raised an additional $674 million.
FBOs

Colorado Airport Weighs FBO Proposals

After 34 years, San Luis Valley Regional Airport is looking for a new FBO operator.
FBOs

New Hampshire FBO Joins the Paragon Network

Port City Air, which manages the civilian side of Portsmouth International Airport, is now teh 55th member of the group.
Charter & Fractional

Clay Lacy Aviation Adds New York-area Office

The California-based company continues to solidify its business in the northeast with a new presence at Westchester County Airport.
Airports

AAG Launches Teterboro-NYC Heli Shuttle Service

The plan is similar to one linking London Biggin Hill AIrport with London's city center, instuted in 2014.
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FBOs

Ross Aviation Anchorage Named DCA Gateway

Under rules set forth in the DCA Access Standard Security Program (DASSP), flights departing from the FBO can fly directly to Washington's Reagan National.
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Airports

Customs Now Available at Florida's Boca Raton Airport

For the first time, the South Florida gateway can now accept international arrivals.
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Environment

Avfuel Forges Biofuel Deal

Through the agreement, Avfuel will become the exclusive aviation fuel distributor for sustainable fuel producer Gevo.
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Aircraft

Next-gen Kodiak Makes Northeast Debut

Authorized dealer Clay Lacy Aviation showed off the newest version of the rugged turboprop at NBAA's Regional Forum in White Plains, N.Y.
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JetNet Survey Sees High Optimism in Bizav Market

The second quarter results are the most positive since the launch of the survey in 2011.
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NBAA Chief Looks Ahead to FAA Reauthorization

At the annual JetNet iQ Summit, Bolen along with GAMA president Pete Bunce described how industry engagement derailed ATC privatization plans.
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FBOs

West Virginia Airport Takes Over Charleston FBO

The governing board of Charleston's Yeager Airport will assume control of the facility after nearly 30 years of operation by Executive Air.
FBOs

New Hangar Opens at Arizona Airport

Aircraft charter/management provider Gemini Air built the 60,000 sq ft facility in collaboration with the City of Scottsdale.
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FBOs

Illinois' Capital Airport Begins FBO Upgrade

The project will see the relocation and refurbishment of the terminal, as well as reconstruction of its main hangars and direct roadway access.
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Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Halts Operations for Safety Day

The Part 135 operator voluntarily grounded its fleet for a daylong summit filled with assessment exercises, drills and training programs.
Charter & Fractional

Air Partner Expands U.S. Footprint

The charter company, which has been operation for more than half a century, has opened an office in Los Angeles to service the West Coast.
Airports

New York-area Airports Face Sea-rise Risk

A report by the Regional Plan Association casts a spotlight on the perils the metro-N.Y. airports could face from climate change.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Adds G600, G650 to Training Lab

The newest additions to the airframer's On-the-Job Training Lab allows new employees the opportunity for hands-on training in a realistic environment.
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Charter & Fractional

Titan Aviation Gears Up for Expansion

The Dubai-based aircraft charter/management provider has earned FAA Part 135 certification as part of its global expansion plans.
Airports

NBAA Vows To Continue Fight for SMO

A Washington, D.C. court ruled that it cannot rule in a decision between the FAA and the City of Santa Monica over the fate of the airport.
Charter & Fractional

NetJets Sees Milestone in Fleet Renewal

Since its blockbuster aircraft order in 2012, the fractional share provider now has more new aircraft in its fleet than those predating it.
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FBOs

Nebraska FBO Debuts New Hangar

With the 30,000 sq ft structure completed, Lincoln's Silverhawk Aviation now offers 75,000 sq ft of interior storage along with 150,000 sq ft ramp.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Sikorsky Ramps Up Brazilian Product Support

A major expansion of its forward stocking location, and the introduction of in-country rotor blade repair for the S-92 will drive increased availability.
FBOs

Signature Debuts New Sports Team Terminal in Miami

The newly-built terminal is an additon to Signature's 2000 vintage FBO at Miami International Airport.
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