Curt Epstein
Senior 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
Fuel
Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply
With reduced demand canceling countless commercial flights, the supply of jet fuel is increasing as available storage space declines.
Safety
Coronavirus Crisis Spurs Catering Concerns
An NBAA webinar examined best practices for dealing with inflight catering amid the Covid-19 landscape.
FBOs
NATA Issues FBO Equipment Care Guidance
With FBOs pumping less fuel as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, NATA has offered guidance on fueling equipment that is seeing diminished use.
Airports
HPN Uses Traffic Lull To Accelerate Runway Rehab
With a downturn of operations due to the Covid-19 pandemic, New York's Westchester County Airport will accellerate its main runway rehab project.
Aircraft
Dassault Offers Falcons for France's Covid-19 Fight
In support of the French government’s efforts to stem the Covid-19 outbreak, Dassault has provided two of its business jets for its use.
Wheels Up Launches 'Meals Up' Covid-19 Response
Private aviation operator Wheels Up has pledged along with its members to provide 10 million meals through food charity Feeding America.
Avionics Firm Sets Up Protective Gear Assembly Line
Universal Aviation is accommodation a local charity's efforts to manufacture face masks and shields.
Regulations and Government
CBAA Urges Government Relief for Canadian Bizav
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic's effect on business aviation, the CBAA is urging help from Canada's government.
FBOs
Atlantic Expands in Connecticut with Volo Buy
Atlantic Aviation has expanded its footprint at Connecticut's Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport, with the purchase of the Volo Aviation FBO there.
Airports
Florida Airport Looks To Attract Major MRO Tenant
Fort Myers Treasure Coast International Airport has broken ground on a large MRO hangar and is now accepting proposals from those interested in running it.
Fuel
Lack of Flying Leads To Jet-A Oversupply
With the cancelation of countless commercial flights, the supply of jet-A is starting to back up as refineries begin to slow production.
FBOs
FBO Survey Report: 2020
Customer service matters, and the top FBO's among AIN's readers know how to deliver.
Charter & Fractional
Study Examines Bizav Audit Programs
A study from CItadel Consulting, commissioned by Wyvern, found Wyvern's Wingman program to adhere most closely with the ICAO source documents.
Airports
Arkansas Airport Digs Out from Tornado Damage
Arkansas Jonesboro Municipal Airport, took a direct hit from a Category 3 tornado which caused severe damage over the weekend.
Safety
NATA Issues FBO Covid-19 Guidance
The National Air Transportation Association issued a document for FBOs and ground handlers containing protocols for dealing with the Covid-19 threat.
FBOs
Metroplex FBO Boosts Fueling Capacity
Dallas-area FBO American Aero FTW has bought out one of its competitor's fueling rights in a bid to expand its market share.
Safety
Duncan To Host Cabin Disinfection Webinar
Duncan Aviation will host a webinar on Friday, April 3, to show what it is doing in the realm of cabin disinfection to combat the spread of Covid-19.
Regulations and Government
NATA Steps Up for Covid-19 Help
To help its members during this period of hardship, NATA is proposing a sweeping slate of remedies to Congress.
Charter & Fractional
Air Charter Service Opens Windy City Location
Chicago represents the latest location in Air Charter Service's global network of offices.
Charter & Fractional
Northern Jet Management Expands to Florida
Michigan-based Northern Jet Management which has several midwest bases, has made its first expansion into the Sunshine State.
FBOs
Alabama Airport Starts On New Terminal
Alabama's Enterprise Municipal Airport has broken ground on its new state-of-the-art terminal which it expects to complete by August.
Regulations and Government
Aviation Groups Urge Federal Covid-19 Aid
Facing severe economic impact as a result of the Covid-19 crisis, the aviation alphabet groups have issued a plea for relieve to Congress.
NBAA Event's Charity Initiative Sees First Decade
The Pay-It-Forward charity component has been a part of NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference for the past 10 years.
In Crisis, Luxaviation Offers a Helping Hand
The Luxembourg-based aviation services provider will extend its buying power to its competitors and smaller operators during this time of crisis.
Environment
Canada's Green Research Network Sees SAF Opportunities
Gardn, Canada's green aviation technology incubator, sees SAF development as key to meeting the nation's aviation environment goals.
Airports
VNY Completes Major Taxiway Rehab Project
California's Van Nuys Airport has concluded a $29 million, 14-month rehabilitation project on its Taxiway B. A similar effort on Taxiway A will start soon.
NBAA's SDC 2020 Goes Out Quietly
NBAA's Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference became a casualty of the growing tide of Covid-19-related event cancellations.
Charter & Fractional
New Charter Booking Platform Sees Strong Growth
Tuvoli, an app-based charter booking and payment app has seen strong growth since its launch last October at NBAA's annual convention in Las Vegas.
FBOs
Air Elite Network Gains Three New Members
The World Fuel Services sponsored network of upscale FBOs now numbers 76 locations worldwide, with the addition of its three newest members.
FBOs
Million Air Corporate Acquires Vancouver Location
Million Air's corporate entity has acquired the Million Air FBO at Vancouver International Airport from its licensee. Plans call for a major renovation.
