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

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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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.