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

S&D 2018 Reaches Record Territory

The 29th edition of the show attracted more than 550 exhibitors and nearly 3,000 attendees to the Long Beach, Calif. Convention Center.
Airports

Florida Airport Completes Major Runway Rehab

Conclusion of the year-long project at Page Field paves the way for continuing work on the airport's secondary runway.
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FBOs

St. Croix FBO Looks To Rebuild

After damage from Hurricane Maria forced the company from its facility, Bohlke International Airways is poised to bounce back in a big way.
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FBOs

Air Elite Network Welcomes Two New Members

XLR Jet Centre at the UK's Birmingham Airport, and Silverhawk Aviation in Lincoln, Nebraska bring the World Fuel-sponsored FBO group to 78 locations.
Regulations and Government

Bolen: ATC Privatization Fight Is Not Over

Speaking Wednesday morning at the opening session of NBAA's Schedulers and Dispatchers Conference, Bolen urged attendees to voice their opposition.
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FBOs

JetNet Unveils New Prospecting Tools for FBOs

The products are aimed at helping FBOs focus their customer acquistion searches.
Safety

NATA To Demonstrate New Fuel QC Tracking Product at SDC

The association has launched a safety training program and unveiled a cloud-based fuel QC management system.
FBOs

FBO Survey Sees Growth in 2017, Optimism for 2018

In the annual FBO Survey by the Aviation Business Strategies Group, respondents saw increased optimism which they hope translates to increased fuel sales.
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Aircraft

Boeing Inks 747-8F Order, Sees Strong Cargo Market

The conversion of an option for 14 747 freighters into a firm order by UPS, pushes, Boeing's cargo carrier backlog to more than 100.
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Airlines

Study Ranks Trans-Pacific Airline Fuel Efficiency

Hainan Airlines and ANA were found to be the most fuel efficient in terms of transporting passengers.
FBOs

FBO Profile: Fontainebleau Aviation

A sister to the landmark Fontainebleau Miami Beach hotel, the FBO at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport is a gateway to South Florida's good life.
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Liebherr Makes Local Presence Known

Its local division Liebherr-Singapore is part of the company's global sales and support network.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Parker Debuts New Singapore Customer Response Center

The new facility will share global support duties with the company's first center which opened in 2015 in California
FBOs

Seletar's Newest FBO Ready for First Singapore Airshow

Wings Over Asia opened soon after Asia's largest air show's 2016 edition.
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FBOs

WEF Draws Record Bizav Traffic

Business aviation traffic numbers have been steadly increasing at the annual conference, leading to another record this year.
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FBOs

Signature To Acquire Cali Airport Self-serve Fuel Operation

The FBO chain expections to expand its facility at Santa Barbara Airport, with the pending acquisition of Mag Aviation Fuel.
Airports

AOPA Cancels Chicagoland Airport Complaint

The pilot organization signaled satisfaction in improvements in fees for transient aircraft and lower fuel costs at the airport
Aircraft

HondaJet China Opens Guangzhou Facility

Honsan General Aviation operates as HondaJet China, providing sales, service and support from a new-build FBO at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport
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Regulations and Government

FXE Is First GA Airport To Receive Automated CBP Kiosks

The devices, found in large international arrivals airports, help streamline the customs entry process.
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Avionics

Chicagoland Mx Shop Adds Avionics Service

Gary Jet Center at Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport, has added avionics service and a Garmin dealership to its Part 145 repair station.
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Maintenance and Modifications

London Biggin Hill Repair Center Adds To Capabilities

EASA Part 145-approved Interflight has received approval to handle the Hawker 400 series jets, including the Beechcraft 400a and Nextant 400XT versions.
FBOs

Universal Singapore Earns IS-BAH Registration

The announcement marks the second facility in the global service provider's network to be so honored.
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Safety

AviationManuals Tallied a Solid 2017

The two-decade old company delivers RVSM/international operations manuals and custom flight/operations manuals as well as safety management software.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation to Auction St. Louis MRO Contents

As the company prepares for the location's transition to a Gulfstream facility, it is liquidating its inventory at the St. Louis Downtown Airport facility.
FBOs

Sheltair Debuts New Hangar Complex at FLL

The $30 million project greatly expands its capabilities at the Florida gateway.
Safety

NATA Intros Safety 1st Training Subscription Option

For companies that rely on its industry-standard Safety 1st training programs, the annual or monthly subscriptions offered by NATA could provide benefits.
Airports

Florida Airport Completes Runway Safety Upgrade

Boca Raton Airport has completed the installation of EMAS at both ends of its runway.
Aircraft

Analyst: Bizjet Delivery Totals Might Be New Normal

According to Brian Foley, the high of more than 1,300 deliveries in 2008 should be viewed as an anomaly, not a benchmark.
Maintenance and Modifications

New Online MRO Locator for EASA-registered Aircraft

Recently introduced by German web platform Aviation Heaven, the tool enables operators to locate approved maintenance for their aircraft worldwide.
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Avionics

German MRO Now Offers CJ Series ADS-B Solution

The EASA-approved STC is applicable to Pro Line 21-equipped Citation CJ1+, CJ2+, and CJ3 light jets.