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

Environment

In a First, NBAA Accredits Sustainable Flight Depts

NBAA has announced the first members of its Sustainable Flight Department Accreditation program, which has been under development for three years.
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GAMA: Despite Labor, Supply Challenges All GA Segments Up

The third quarter delivery totals from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association show year-over-year gains in all aircraft segments.
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Environment

U.S. Airports See Low-key Climate Protests

While Europe saw demonstrations last week against private aviations, those protests played out at several locations in the U.S. on a smaller scale.
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Environment

German Government Funds New SAF Production Development

A consortium of five technology companies: BASF, Thyssenkrupp, OMV, DLR, and ASG has been tasked with developing a methanol-to-SAF pathway.
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Sustainable Aviation Fuel Market To Hit $60B by 2030

Based on projected demand and production increases Market Research Future sees the global aviation biofuel industry market reaching $60 billion by 2030.
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Airports

Oklahoma Airport Wraps Runway Rehab

Oklahoma’s Watonga Regional Airport reopened its 4,000 foot Runway 17/35, after it underwent a five-month-long reconstruction project.
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Maintenance and Modifications

ExecuJet MRO Services Builds Malaysian Facility

Already one of the region's largest maintenance providers, ExecuJet MRO Services will move into a new, larger facilty next year.
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NATA Honors Industry Standouts

NATA presented its Industry Excellence Awards during its annual Aviation Business Conference last week in Miami.
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FBOs

Universal Adds Six Locations to Global Support Network

Universal Aviation has added six international locations to its certified ground handling network.
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FBOs

ExecuJet FBO in Switzerland Joins Paragon Network

The ExecuJet-managed FBO at St. Gallen-Altenrhein International Airport is the latest to join the Paragon Network of upscale service providers.
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Flashback: King Air line’s enduring allure prompts Textron’s Beechcraft Buy

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Flachback: AMR Combs joins Signature fold; combined chain will number 50

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FBOs

Bombardier Appoints Miami Service Center Ground Handler

Bombardier has designated Fontainebleau Aviation as the official aircraft ground handling provider for its new Miami-Opa Locka service center.
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Regulations and Government

Bunce Notes Challenges for Business Aircraft Manufacturers

Speaking last week at the Corporate Jet Investor in Miami, GAMA president and CEO Pete Bunce addressed hurdles in workforce, supply chain and regulations.
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FBOs

Galaxy FBO Opens at Addison Airport in Texas

Texas-based Galaxy FBO has increased its footprint in the Lone Star State with the opening of it newest location in the Dallas metro.
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Charter & Fractional

NetJets Nears 1,000-aircraft Fleet

NetJets expects to receive more than 100 new jet deliveries by the end of 2023, which would bring its fleet to nearly quadrupal digits.
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Flashback: Defending Your Jet

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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Charter & Fractional

Ricci: Capital Influx into Bizav Has Changed Industry

Over the past six years, the influx of capital into business aviation has led to consolidation that has significantly changed the industry.
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Flashback: Rutan’s Triumph and copter killer seen up close

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FBOs

Million Air Moves Into Big Sky Country

Million Air has introduced its 34th location, with the opening of its FBO at Montana’s Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport.
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Flashback: Piaggio heads for bankruptcy shelter

We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
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FBOs

Crownair Aviation Brings Royal Flush in San Diego

With a new FBO facility and more than twice its former leasehold, Crownair Aviation at San Diego's Montgomery-Gibbs Executive Airport is on a roll.
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Avionics

Honeywell Improves Forge Flight Efficiency Platform

Honeywell Aerospace has released a new and improved version of its Forge Flight Efficiency platform aimed at reducing user operating costs.
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FBOs

Modesto Jet Center: a Gateway to California's Central Valley

FBO Profile: Modesto Jet Center serves California's agriculture kingdom.
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FBOs

Skyservice Completes Construction at Oregon FBOs

Toronto-based aviation service provider Skyservice has opened its newly-constructed FBO at Oregon's Redmond Municipal Airport-Roberts Field.
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NBAA-BACE 2022 Provided $51M Economic Boost to Orlando

In the wake of Hurricane Ian, this year's NBAA-BACE provided a big boost to the Orlando, Florida economy.
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FBOs

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre Launches Site Expansion

Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre has embarked on a major expansion project.
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Environment

NATA Updates Sustainable Aviation Business Standard

NATA has issued new improvements to its Sustainability Standard for Aviation Businesses, which it launched last year.
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Environment

All Signature FBOs in California Now Stocking SAF

Signature Aviation is now carrying sustainable aviation fuel at all 10 of its owned California locations.
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FBOs

Air Elite FBO Network Welcomes Four New Members

The Air Elite FBO Network has expanded its international footprint with the addition of locations in Idaho, Canada, and Brazil.
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