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

Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Occupies New HOU Location

After the company's leased hangar at the Houston airport was leveled in a freak storm, the charter provider has moved across the field to a larger facility
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FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Adds New Member

Ross Aviation's facility in Thermal, Calif. becomes the company's third FBO to join the independent FBO network
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FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
FBOs

Weston To Add Another UK FBO

Starting next month, the company will be Gloucestershire Airport's preferred aviation service provider.
Airports

Central Florida Airport To Build New Genav Terminal

Ocala Internationlal Airport will replace its existing 60's-era GAT with a new state-of-the-art 17,500 sq ft facility.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Enlarges European FBO Footprint

The global aviation services provider has acquired the KLM Jet Center with two locations in the Netherlands.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings

Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Three Decades In, JetNet Unveils New Products, Capabilities

The industry data provider has partnered with Asset Inisght to strengthen its aircraft valuation tools.
FBOs

Beta Fueling To Introduce Latest 5K Refueler

Slated for unveiling next week in Las Vegas at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo, the new tanker offers standard and optional equipment.
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Avionics

Latitude Technologies Earns FAA STC for Satcom Solution

The Canadian company earned the nod for its SkyNode S200 system, including an AML for a variety of GA aircraft/
FBOs

Sky Valet Completes Ibiza FBO Renovation

The company, one of two service providers at the European vacation destination, now offers a state-of-the-art terminal.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds To AOG Services

The Nebraska-based MRO will soon add three new engine rapdi response teams to go with two new satellite avionics shops.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Expands Saudi Footprint

As well as its Riyadh and Jeddah FBOs, the Zurich-based company will offer ground handling at Yanbu's Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Safety

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses
Fuel

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.
Avionics

Silverhawk Offers Gogo STCs for Citations

The approvals cover WIFI system installation and activation on the Cessna XL, XLS, XLS+, 560, Ultra, Encore, and Encore+.
FBOs

ABS Jets Celebrates Anniversary, Milestone

The Czech company capped off its first decade by handling its 20,000 aircraft in Prague.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Duncan and Gogo Develop Challenger 605 Iridium STC

The approval is for the installation of the Gogo ST 4300 Iridium satcom system configuration for Future Air Navigation Systems.
Maintenance and Modifications

Western Aircraft Quiets Pilatus PC-12 Cabin

Tee Idaho MRO lowered the cabin sound level in the turboprop by 4 db, through the installation of a Skandia soundproofing kit.

JetNet Sets 2019 iQ Summit Date

The ninth annual industry intelligence conference will take next June 4-5 in White Plains, N.Y., ahead of the NBAA Regional Forum at Westchester Airport.
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Environment

Environmental Group Sues White House over Jet Emissions

The Center for Biological Diversity has filed a lawsuit requesting documents on the failure to create jet emission standards.
FBOs

Fledgling FBO Chain Makes Major Acquisition

The company which launched in February has acquired top-tier FBO XJet, at Denver's Cenennial Airport
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Regulations and Government

FAA Issues Heightened Iran Overflight Warning

Based on mililtary activity in the Tehran FIR, the agency advises U.S. operators to use caution when flying to or through the region.

NATA Names New President after Hiller Steps Down

Long time industry veteran Gary Dempsey takes up the NATA reigns after Marty Hiller resigns.
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Safety

NBAA Adds Small Operator Summit to Annual Show

In its inaugural event, the summit will feature a series of interactive presentations on key topics for operators of two or less aircraft.
FBOs

Bahamas FBO Boosts Hangar, Ramp Space

Completing a nearly $6 million expansion project, Odyssey Aviation Bahamas has added to its facility at Lynden Pindling International Airport in Nassau.
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Maintenance and Modifications

German Avanti Operator Earns Engine TBO Extension

AirGo Private Airline, operator of Europe's largest fleet of the turboprop pushers, has expanded its TBO interval period for its P&WC engines.
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FBOs

Sheltair Moves West

With a network of 17 FBOs throughout Florida, Georgia and New York, the company's planned Colorado location will be its first, West of the Mississippi.
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FBOs

Jetex Tapped for MEBAA Show Handling

The global flight support provider was once again tapped as the official FBO and ground handler at this December's show in Dubai