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.

Curt Epstein

Latest from Curt Epstein

Charter & Fractional

Solairus Takes First Charter G600

San Francisco-area aircraft charter and management provider Solairus Aviation has taken delivery of the first G600 intended for charter operations.
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FBOs

Signature Reignites Epic, Signature Select Brands

Signature has named new leadership for its Epic-branded and Signature Select FBO programs.
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Environment

Bizav Leaders Announce Sustainable Aviation Fuels Summit

The Business Aviation Global Sustainability Summit will be held in Washington D.C. in March 2020.
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Charter & Fractional

Presidential Gets First G500

Florida-based aircraft management/charter provider Presidential Aviation has added a G500 to its fleet of charter jets.
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FBOs

Desert Jet Completes New FBO

The company had been operating from a temporary facility since 2015.
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JetNet Sees Mixed Signals for Bizjet Market

While OEM backlogs are up for the first time in years, there are dark clouds on the horizon, according to JetNet.

FlightAware, FlightBridge Team on Data Share

Aviation flight tracking and flight status provider FlightAware has announced a partnership with flight booking and logistics tool FlightBridge.ds
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Grows Its Global Infrastructure

Jet Aviation highlights its many expansion projects and growth at NBAA-BACE 2019.
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FBOs

Signature To Launch New Pricing Transparency Tool

Signature Flight Support is lintroducing new approaches to its customer offerings, including a new Trip Estimator Tool for pilots and schedulers.
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Airports

Macquarie Infrastructure Buys UK's Farnborough Airport

Macquarie Infrastructure and Real Assets (MIRA), purchased privately owned and operated dedicated business aviation hub TAG Farnborough Airport in the UK.
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Avionics

Saab Highlights New Technologies for Bizav Market

Advanced sitational awareness is the goal behind Saab's new technologies on display at NBAA-BACE 2019.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Flying Colours Sees Business Soaring

The Canada-based MRO, with locations in Peterborough, St. Louis and Singapore is in growth mode at all three locations.
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Environment

World Fuel 'Kinects' on Sustainability

World Fuel Services will team with sister company Kinect Energy Group on sustainability solutions for flight and FBO customers.
FBOs

AEG Debuts New Mobile Fueling App

AEG Fuels has launched a new mobile app that provides users a seamless way to search, quote, authorize, and complete fuel transactions.
FBOs

Banyan Air Service Celebrates Four Decade Anniversary

What do you give an FBO with a million square feet of hangar space for its birthday? How about another eight 20,000 square foot hangars?
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Fuel

Avfuel Bolsters Its Fuel Transport, Storage Abilities

Avfuel has made a purchase that will enhance its supply and logistics infrastructure.
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Aircraft

Honeywell Sees Deliveries Rise in 2020

Honeywell Aerospace released its annual 10-year business aviation outlook ahead of NBAA-BAC 2019, predicting 7,600 business jet deliveries .
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FBOs

Universal Readies in Costa Rica, Expands In South Korea

A new GA terminal will open soon in Costa Rica, while Universal announced a ground handling partnership in South Korea.
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Safety

EVO Jet Unveils Cloud-based Support App

At NBAA-BACE 2019, EVO Jet is highlighting its technology advances, with the debut of a fully-functional cloud-based app.
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Environment

Sustainable Aviation Fuel Finally Starting To Take Off

Long a topic of industry discussion and uncertainty, business aviation made great strides in the introduction of and education about sustainable jet fuel.
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Corporate Angel Reception To Raise Money for Good Cause

All proceeds from the the annual Corporate Angel Nework auction will benefit the charity's mission
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Maintenance and Modifications

SurfaceLiner Sees RED

The company is marketing a new version of AllProtect Aviation's easily-removable and reusable surface protection material.
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FBOs

Air Service Hawaii Says Aloha to Two New FBOS

The Honolulu-based company will debut new facilities at Kauai and Kona in January.
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Charter & Fractional

Meridian Celebrates Three Decades of Jet Charter

The Teterboro Airport-based company took on its first jet, a Cessna CItation, in 1989 and has never looked back.
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AINsight: A Day to Remember

Since 2005, the Honor Flight Network has taken U.S. war veterans to Washington D.C. to visit their monuments.
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Fuel

Corporate Aircraft Association Sees Business Take Off

Founded in the mid '90's, the organization now lists approximately 9,000 aircraft among its membership.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Oklahoma MRO Gets EASA Approval

An FAA Part 145 repair station since 1998, Valair Aviation is now authorized to work on EU-registered aircraft.
Regulations and Government

N.Y. Parts Dealer Sentenced on Fraud Charges

The operator of Star Aero, pled guilty to three counts of fraud and export violations, and will serve three years in prison.
Environment

World Fuel Goes Green at NBAA-BACE 2019

In addition to supplying Henderson Executive Airport with sustainable aviation fuel, the company is offsetting the carbon emissions from its stay in Vegas.
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Safety

Global Aerospace Unveils 2020 SM4 Safety Program

The insurance provider's latest upgrades to the program include an online safety learning managnement system.