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
Sheltair Hosts Girls in Aviation Day Events
The 8th annual Girls in Aviation Day events, which were hosted by Sheltair FBOs in Florida and Georgia, attracted more than 1,200 visitors.
Environment
Bombardier To Highlight Sustainability at Québec Airshow
Bombardier will be a major sponsor and exhibitor at this weekend's inaugural Volaria Airshow in Québec.
Environment
Atlantic Aviation Ups SAF Supply for UN Conference
With Aspen, Colorado playing host to the UN Mountain Partnership Global Meeting, Atlantic Aviation is bringing in extra SAF to meet anticipated demand.
Aircraft
Jeffries: Used Bizjet Inventory Down 27% from a Year Ago
A report from Jefferies Equity Research shows used jet inventory has dropped by more than 25 percent since last September as prices have risen.
Fiona Causes Disruptions as It Churns through Caribbean
Hurricane Fiona has left a wake of soaked islands, power outages, and disruptions in air service at it winds through the Caribbean.
Aircraft
JetNet: Bizjet Prices Remain High as Inventory Ticks Up
After reaching record lows in December 2021, business aircraft inventory is slowly creeping up according to the latest JetNet data.
Charter & Fractional
Volato Spreads Its Wings with Gulfstream G280 Order
Light Jet operator Volato will bring a new, larger platform into its fractional fleet with an order from Gulfstream.
Airports
SEA Prime Sees Private Aviation Spike for Italian Grand Prix
Milan's Linate and Malpensa airports saw a surge in private aircraft traffic for the Italian Formula I Grand Prix.
FBOs
NATA Introduces Unleaded Avgas Guidance
The National Air Transportation Association has released a white paper: Unleaded Avgas Conversion Considerations for Aviation Fuel Providers.
Environment
Aemetis on Track for SAF Plant Construction
Renewable fuels producer Aemetis is on schedule to begin procurement for the start of construction of its Riverbank, California, sustainable fuel facility.
FBOs
Odyssey Aviation U.S. Receives Private Equity Boost
Chicago-based private investment firm Granite Creek Capital Partners has made an investment in Odyssey Aviation U.S.
Walt Disney's Gulfstream I To Become Museum Piece
Walt Disney’s former Gulfstream I will go on display at California’s Palm Springs Air Museum following its exhibit at this weekend’s annual D23 Expo.
Flight Attendant Gathering Returns to NBAA-BACE
With the world disrupted over the past two years by Covid, the Flight Attendant Mix and Mingle will return to NBAA-BACE for the first time since 2019.
FAA Publishes Instrument Approach Procedures for KJPX
The FAA today published new instrument approach procedures into the embattled East Hampton Town Airport on New York’s Long Island.
Airports
Toronto Pearson Airport To Impose Evening Bizav Limits
Evening slots into Toronto Pearson International Airport (CYYZ) may be limited this fall due to impacts from a reconstruction project on Runway 06L/24R.
Environment
EBAA Touts Bizav's Role in Sustainability Development
With discussions of govermentmental regulations on private jet avation in Europe, the European Business Aviation Association warns of consequences.
Accidents
Mississippi FBO Worker Steals, Crashes King Air
Authorities in Mississippi are continuing the investigation into an incident this weekend when an FBO worker at Tupelo Regional Airport stole a King Air.
Flashback: Legacy 600 Passenger Recalls Midair
We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
Flashback: Bolen prepares NBAA to meet future challenges
We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
FBOs
Modern Aviation Completes Buy of Sheltair's NYC FBOs
Modern Aviation has completed its purchase of Sheltair’s New York FBOs, a deal first announced last October.
Flashback: Signature set to be FBO titan following Landmark deal
We look back at some memorable events and coverage from AIN's half-century-old archives.
FBOs
Holman Aviation, Great Falls International Airport
Fly fishing draws crowds to this family-owned FBO, which has been in operation for more than 70 years.
Security
Gama Aviation Brings Glasgow FBO Screening In-house
Gama Aviation has introduced in-house security screening at its FBO at Scotland’s Glasgow International Airport.
FBOs
North Texas FBO's New Terminal Now Active
Rise Aviation, the sole service provider at North Texas Regional Airport has opened its new FBO terminal.
FBOs
Sheltair Offers Animal Rescue Flight Fuel Discounts
Through a partnership with animal rescue charity Pilots N Paws, Sheltair will offer fueling discounts on rescue flights.
Regulations and Government
GAO Faults FAA on Laser Strike Response
The U.S. Government Accountability Office has issued a report examining the FAA's response to the growing laser strike menace.
Aircraft
GAMA: 1H Jet and Turboprop Deliveries Climb
First-half deliveries of business jets and turboprops are up year-over-year, according to statistics from the General Aviation Manufacturers Association.
Castagna To Succeed Obitts as NATA Head
NATA president and CEO Timothy Obitts will end his term on September 1. He will be succeeded by NATA board member Curt Castagna.
Environment
Oregon FBO First in State to Offer SAF
Hillsboro Aviation near Portland, Oregon, is the first service provider in the state to offer continuous supplies of sustainable aviation fuel.
FBOs
California FBO Latest To Earn IS-BAH Stage 3
Bakersfield Jet Center in California is the latest FBO to achieve Stage 3 registration under the International Standard for Business Aircraft Handling.
