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

Atlantic Aviation Debuts New FBO in Napa, California

Complex includes a 39,000-sq-ft hangar
Lobby of Atlantic Aviation's new FBO at KAPC
Maintenance and Modifications

California MRO Expands to Colorado with Company Buy

It aims to create national footprint
Former D&J Aviation facilty at KCOS
FBOs

Modern Aviation To Expand Its Dallas Metroplex FBO

Project will boost the facility to more than a quarter million sq ft of hangars
Artist's rendering showing new hangars at Modern Aviation KFTW
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Ramps Up for World Cup Bizav Maintenance Support

Company’s service footprint covers all 11 U.S. host cities
Duncan Aviation AOG technicians examining aircraft engine
Maintenance and Modifications

Texas-based Haven ASG Opens MRO in Rochester, NY

New location authorized for maintenance and repairs on Falcons, Challengers, Citations, and more
Haven ASG's new maintenance location in Rochester, NY
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Adds Dallas Metroplex Mx Location

The facility at Addison Airport is the company’s fifth satellite location
West Star Aviation facility at Addison Airport
Aircraft

Textron Aviation Expands Wichita Flight-test Facility

Expansion was driven by SkyCourier and Denali programs
Expanded Textron Aviation flight test hangar
FBOs

Hangar Complex Set To Open at St. Louis Airport

The complex offers a “country club” vibe for aircraft owners
Spirit Sky Club hangars at KSUS
Maintenance and Modifications

Mx Provider Altus Aerospace Hopes To Score at U.S. Open

Company will base mobile repair teams at Gabreski Westhampton Beach Airport
technician examining landing gear
FBOs

Airports, FBOs Prepping for FIFA World Cup Surge

Airports and FBOs look to cash in on the world's largest sporting event
The new ICCS FBO at Mexico's Toluca Airport
Maintenance and Modifications

MRO Profile: ACI Jet Growing with Focus on Bombardier, Citation Mx

Serving Central Coast California and beyond since 2008
ACI Jet's maintenance hangar at KSBP
Aircraft

GAMA: General Aviation Market Up and Down in Q1

Business jets and high-end turboprops soared, while helicopters stalled
Embraer Praetor 500
Sustainability and Environment

NATA To Partner on FBO Sustainability Awards at AIN Gala

Awards will honor both chains and single locations
NATA president and CEO Curt Castagna congratulates Clarissa Sebastian, Signature Aviation's v-p of global sales
FBOs

Avflight Moves into New Mississippi FBO Terminal

The company acquired the FBO in 2024
New Avflight FBO terminal at KPIB
Regulations and Government

Ebola Warning Carries New Flight Operation Concerns

Passenger travel histories can now affect U.S. admission requirements
FBOs

Signature Aviation Adding Hangar at Virginia FBO

The new structure will bring the FBO to over 100,000 sq ft of hangars
Artist rendering of Signature's new hangar at KROA
FBOs

Gama Aviation FBO at UAE’s Sharjah Airport Now Open

$60 million facility offers a gateway to Dubai and the Northern Emirates
Sharjah Business Aviation Center lobby
Aircraft

Used Jets: Vibrant Seller’s Market with Enduring Demand

A panel at NBAA’s Northeast Regional examined the market dynamics
Rolland Vincent moderating business jet market panel
Sustainability and Environment

Beta and Signature Aviation Conclude Florida AAM Demo

Hot and humid testing follows cold tests earlier this year
Beta Alia CX300 on Signature Ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

UK Avionics Shop Tapped for Innovative Aerosystems Work

The company can provide approved repair and overhaul services for certain equipment
Company officials shaking hands
Regulations and Government

NBAA Head Touts Safety, ATC Advocacy at New York Regional

Event hosted at the Million Air FBO at Westchester County Airport
NBAA head Ed Bolen at Northeast Regional Forum
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Brings Drone Aircraft Inspections to U.S.

The company partnered on the technology in 2023
Drone conducting aircraft exterior inspection
Sustainability and Environment

Swedish SAF Project Receives Major Funding Boost

The €21 million award will support design and engineering work
Artist rendering of Project SkyKraft
FBOs

Another FBO Says No to FIFA Special Event Fees

Banyan Air Service in Fort Lauderdale expects to host seven game crowds
Banyan Air Service FBO at KFXE
Airports

JetNet Webinar Considers World Cup Industry Impact

The tournament will begin next month at 16 venues across North America
FIFA World Cup 2026
Sustainability and Environment

Report: SAF Has Benefits Beyond Just Environmental

Geopolitical upheaval to the global oil market highlights SAF need
Sustainable aviation fuel refinery
FBOs

Hangar Projects Underway at Trio of Million Air FBOs

The locations belong to the chain’s largest franchisee
Hangar under construction at Million Air KMWH
FBOs

Infinity Aviation Adds Second FBO Location

The facility gives the growing chain a footprint in South Florida
Former Corporate Air FBO at KVRB
Regulations and Government

Bizav Operations Encounter More Scrutiny in Singapore

Compliance vigilance has increased following new regulation
business jet on ramp at Bombardier's Singapore facility
Sustainability and Environment

Germany Commits €350 Million to eSAF Project

Grant represents one of the largest in Europe to date
officials at grant award