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

TAG Expands FBO Network to Asia

The company expects to bring its highly-regarded service to Macau International Airport by year-end.
FBOs

FAA Refutes AOPA FBO Pricing Complaint

The preliminary ruling found Asheville Regional Airport is not in violation of its grant assurances through its contract with Signature Flight Support.
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Environment

New Hampshire FBO Goes Green over Sunlight

New Hampshire's Granite Air Center is ready to reap the benefits of the largest solar array in town.
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FBOs

Avflight Introduces New FBO

The location upgrades the company's former faciilty at Pennsylvania’s Harrisburg International Airport.
FBOs

South Carolina FBO Joins Avfuel Network

In operation since 1982, Columbia Aviation provides a gateway to the state's capital.
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Airports

Chicagoland Airport Completes Runway Project

Gary/Chicago International Airport has wrapped its latest infrastructure program
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Airports

Main DFW Runway Close for Refurb

13,400 foot 17C/35C will see partial closure through the summer, followed by total shutdown until December.
FBOs

Jetex Adds Two New FBO Locations

Facilities in West Africa and Ireland expand the company's global footprint
FBOs

North Sea Aviation To Be First FBO at Belgium Airfield

The North Sea Aviation Center is set to bring state-of-the-art FBO services to Ostend-Bruges International Airport for the first time.
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FBOs

Milano Prime Sees Traffic Rise

With the lone FBO at Italy's busiest airport in hand, the company begins a sister faciilty at Milano Malpensa Airport.
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FBOs

UAS, Deer Jet Build on Partnership

The latest deal means increased benefits for UAS customers in China.
Aircraft

VTOL Hopeful Makes EBACE Debut

UK-based Samad Aerospace looks to build the world's fastest civilian VTOL.
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UK Caterer Intros Membership Plan

In what's described as the first of its kind, On Air Dining launches a customer benefit program.
Avionics

Rockwell Collins Earns STC for Premier Avionics Upgrade

The package, which includes a slate of improvements, is now available through all Rockwell Collins-authorized dealers.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

18 Months In, Inmarsat Notches 275th Jet Connex Install

The high-speed Ka-band system provider has earned wide-spread acceptance in the factory-equipped and retrofit markets.
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Airports

Delaware Airport To Offer Customs Service

Delaware Coastal Airport can now receive international flights with prior notice.

GE Readies for Passport Debut

The engine-maker's first purpose-built bizav powerplant will enter service later this year on the Bombardier Global 7500
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Training and Workforce

CAE Intros New Bombardier Global Simulator

The company's latest full flight simulator is now in service at the company's London Burgess HIll facility.
Aircraft

JetNet iQ Survey Sees Growing Optimism among Operators

JetNet's latest quarterly survey saw the highest level of optimism since it started in 2011.
Maintenance and Modifications

As ADS-B Mandates Loom, Equipage Slots Dwindle

Duncan Aviation offers its European affiliate JetSupport to handle customers in the region.
Engines

GE's Catalyst Readies for Certification Testing

The process on the engine destined to power Cessna's new Denali turboprop, will kick off with altitude and ingestion testing.
Charter & Fractional

GlobeAir Sees Growth and New Services

The Austrian Air Taxi provider is leveraging its experience with the Cessna Mustang into new businesses
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Rockwell Collins Scores Comlux Completion Contract

The Iowa-based aircraft systems provider has earned several equipment contracts
cabin connectivity
FBOs

Jet Aviation, World Fuel Ink Preferred FBO Deal

As a result of the deal, Jet Aviation will become World Fuel's favored FBO provider in EMEA and Asia.
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UK Caterer to Join Avcard Program

On Air Dining, which serves Southern England, including the London area, will participate in the FlyBuys program and award bonus points through June.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Jet Aviation Highlights Its Interior Designers in New Video

With a theme of "Inspiration Beyond Regulation," the global service provider illustrates what motivates its design staff.
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Safety

Air Support Partners with Osprey Flight Solutions

The agreement willl bring new risk analysis functionality to Air Support's PPS Flight Planning System.
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FBOs

London FBO Celebrates Successful First Year

Stobart Jet Center at London Southend Airport is positioning itself as a player in the crowded London FBO market.
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Boutsen Brings the Big Iron

The Monaco-based aircraft broker is exhibiting an ACJ319, its largest aircraft to date, at EBACE.
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JSSI Adds Exclusive Marketplace

Through its web portal, JSSI customers will have access to special deals and offers from its own portfolio and third party vendors.