A lifelong aviation enthusiast who joined&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;in 2007, Curt came to&nbsp;the publication&nbsp;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&nbsp;AIN&nbsp;sister publication&nbsp;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&nbsp; Aviation Journalist Award in 2012 and won a Pegasus Sapphire Business Aviation Award for outstanding journalism in 2021.
Before joining AIN, Curt worked with&nbsp;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.

Senior Editor

Curt Epstein

FBO operator Avflight has expanded its network with the addition of US Aviation Services, the lone service provider at Mississippi’s Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport (KPIB). The facility includes a 4,000-sq-ft terminal with passenger and pilot lounges and 125,000 sq ft of hangar space that can accommodate aircraft up to a Gulfstream G550. Avflight will retain the location’s existing staff to ensure service continuity.
With its 6,500-foot runway, KPIB sees a mix of cargo, military, sports charters, business, and commercial traffic, and for Avflight—a sister company to Avfuel—this marks the 26th location in its mainly U.S. FBO network and its second in Mississippi, joining Golden Triangle Regional Airport (KGTR) in Columbus, where it also operates the sole FBO.
“This acquisition not only expands our geographic reach but also reinforces our dedication to serving general aviation operations at key locations across North America,” said company v-p of finance and treasurer Garrett Hain. “The Avflight team is proud to support the Hattiesburg community as its new gateway for visitors, contributing to the region’s economic growth.”

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Avflight Adds Mississippi FBO to Network

The Avfuel-affiliated company notches its second FBO in the Magnolia State

FBO operator Avflight has expanded its network with the addition of US Aviation Services, the lone service provider at Mississippi’s Hattiesburg/Laurel Regional Airport.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

The company made its debut last October

Growing FBO Chain Adds Two South Carolina Locations

The project gives the FBO more than five acres of ramp at Prescott

Cutter Aviation Expands KPRC Footprint

Charles Alcock

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

More In FBOs

Growing FBO Chain Adds Two South Carolina Locations

The company made its debut last October

Cutter Aviation Expands KPRC Footprint

The project gives the FBO more than five acres of ramp at Prescott

Gama Promotes New Sharjah FBO for Long-haul Tech Stops

Expanded facility will open in the emirate later this year

Modern Aviation Wins Out at Charlotte Int’l Airport

Lone FBO at airfield was long operated by Wilson Air

Nearly 60, KCAC Aviation Continues To Spread Wings

In operation since 1966, the company offers a full slate of services

Freeman Holdings Group Branches Into Texas FBOs

The Lubbock and Abilene facilities represent its first in the state

Universal Partners on Dominican Republic FBO Renovation

The project is expected to be completed by mid-year

Naples Jet Center in Florida Debuts New Terminal

The $15 million project will be completed with a new hangar later this year

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN