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

Signature To Balance EBACE Travel CO2 Emissions

Through its partnership with Air BP and its Target Neutral voluntary carbon offset program, the service provider will help the environment.
Fuel

One Year On, Valcora Notes Growth

The Geneva-based company doubled its staff, branched out to Singapore, and plans offices in the U.S. and Canada before the end of the year.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

JSSI Buys Conklin & de Decker

The move, JSSI's first outside acquiistion, bolsters its recently-launched advisory services business.
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FBOs

Harrods Aviation Adopts Automated Check-in System

The electronic departure control system from London-based Flight Solutions will help it quickly process large charter flights
Engines

P&WC PW800-series Ready for Service Duty

While the engine maker prepares for the PW800's entry into service on the Gulfstream G500 and G600, the Dassault Falcon 6X is waiting in the wings.
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FBOs

Geneva Airpark Sees Rise In Transient Usage

The large hangar is the only dedicated shelter for private aircraft at Geneva Airport
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Engines

P&WC Focuses on Prognostication

Through its FAST engine analysis, the engine maker is looking to make unscheduled repairs a thing of the past.
FBOs

A-Group Shows Off Moscow FBO Upgrade Ahead of World Cup

The global tournament, which takes place this year in Russia, will commence soon after EBACE closes.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Leather Vendor Brings New Lines, New Colors to EBACE

Celebrating its 85th anniversary, U.S.-based Moore & Giles is showing off three new leather collections as well fllashiing some new colors at EBACE

VistaJet Re-ups with London-area Caterer

Bon Soirée prepares made-to-order menus with flexible times.
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FBOs

BBA Aviation Makes Epic Deal

The deal, if approved, would extend Signature Flight Support's reach to more than 400 FBOs worldwide.
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FBOs

Euro Jet Reaches the Decade Mark

Specializing in trip support to the former "Eastern Bloc" countries, the company has seen significant growth in its 10-year existence.
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FBOs

Desert Jet To Resume Construction at TRM

The company, previously stymied in its attempts to complete its multi-million dollar FBO, has now received the green light from the county.
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FBOs

Local Operator Tapped for Beirut FBO

Aircraft charter and management provider Sky Lounge Services now offers a full slate of ground handling services at Rafic Harari International Airport.
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Airports

Fuel Facility Completed at New Russian AIrport

Ahead of next month's World Cup Tournament, Platov International Airport near Rostov-on-Don now has a state-of-the-art fuel facility.
Regulations and Government

CAACI Makes Annual EBACE Visit

They are on hand to discuss the benefits of their aircraft registry and tout a newly-formed special economic zone for aviation.
Charter & Fractional

Cannes Film Festival Provides Hefty Bizav Boost

UK-based Air Charter Service examined the numbers from Cannes-Mandelieu Airport during last year's event and found surprising results.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Innov8 Taps Aero-Dienst as European Dealer

The Nuremburg-based Aero-Dienst will offer the company's full range of Cabinflex cabin control and entertainment products.
FBOs

Chicago-area FBO Joins Signature Network

B. Coleman Aviation at Gary/Chicago International Airport is the latest addition to Signature's 200-plus FBO network.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Martha's Vineyard Airport

Things are heating up at the elite vacation destination, as it gears up for its peak traffic season.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Spectro Moves, Enlarges Swiss Lab Facility

The aircraft fluid and debris analyst's third laboratory can now offer the same portfolio of testing services available at its U.S. and the UK facilities.
Security

Bizav Security Conference Explores Risk Management

The organization's second annual Security conference held this year in Dallas looked at a variety of threats to business aviation clients and crews.
FBOs

Hadid To Manage FBO in Pakistan

Just a month after it officially entered the FBO business, the Duibai-based trip support provider now has its second location
Environment

Flying Turtles Head Back to the Wild

Several endangered sea turtles, rescued by general aviation aircraft flights last fall, will be released back into the wild this week in Georgia.
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Airports

Martha's Vineyard Airport Readies for Runway Rehab

The $11.5 million renovation of the 5,500 foot main runway will kick off this fall and is expected to last neearly a year.
Environment

Report Shows Synthetic Jet Fuel Emissions Benefits

While intended to reduce carbon dioixide emissions, the use of sustainable alternative jet fuels is shown to reduce other environmental pollutants as welll
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

London Bizav Purchasing Club Forms Preferred FBO Network

Through the free-to-join group, Convolus promises aircraft owners and operators discounts at member service providers in Europe.
FBOs

Million Air Unveils HPN Hangar

The 50,400 sq ft structure, part of a $70 million deveopment project, comes ahead of the new terminal opening around the end of the year
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Charter & Fractional

Flexjet To Establish Private Terminal in Dallas

The facility will be set up in a new multi-use complex currently under renovation at Dallas Love Field.
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Airports

Toronto Buttonville To Live On for Another 5 Years

The privately-owned airport has been threatened with closure for the past two years, as its owners seek to redevelop the 170-acre property.
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