Curt Epstein
Business Aviation Services 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

FBOs

NBAA Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference Sets New Records

Annual show’s Cleveland debut proved a huge success
crowds of attendees and exhibitor staff pack the show floor at SDC 2026
FBOs

Above & Beyond FBO Survey 2026

The below FBO staff members were recognized by AIN readers for going “Above & Beyond” in the field of customer service.
CSR generic
FBOs

2026 AIN FBO Survey

AIN readers rate the best FBOs in the Americas and EMEAA
2026 FBO Survey top image
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Ricci Views Private Equity Capital as Industry Problem

The industry leader spoke at NBAA’s Schedulers & Dispatchers Conference this week
Ed Bolen and Kenn Ricci on stage at NBAA SDC 2026
Airports

Mesa City Council Approves Falcon Field Landing Fees

Some believe new fees are motivated by noise complaints
Falcon Field
Safety

Bolen Touts Safety, New ATC System at SDC

This year’s show is the largest in its 37-year history
NBAA president and CEO Ed Bolen on stage at SDC 2026
FBOs

X-1 Expands with Acquisitions and Strategic Partnership

The company is transitioning into aviation real estate and infrastructure management
X-1 and FBO Partners leadership at NBAA Schedules & Dispatchers Conference
FBOs

Air Elite Network Expands in Southeast U.S. and Asia

The World Fuel-sponsored FBO group numbers more than 90 locations globally
Mjets FBO in Bangkok
Regulations and Government

IBAC’s Partner Program Welcomes First Mexico Member

Manny has been an IS-BAH participant for a decade
Manny
FBOs

Mississippi Airport Now Offers Full U.S. Customs Service

New Southern Sky Aviation facility enhances international travel at KPQL
Southern Sky FBO at Trent Lott International Airport
Fuel

Avfuel Focuses on Several Fuel Factors

Company arrives at NBAA SDC prepared with solutions
Avfuel tanker on ramp with business jet
FBOs

Million Air Breaks Ground in the Florida Keys

Completion of the new terminal is expected by end of year
Million Air CEO Roger Woolsey at KMTH groundbreaking
Safety

Middle East Conflict Continues To Weigh on Bizav

Last week showed continuing deterioration in traffic for the region
WingX map showing business jet departures to Turkey from the Middle East
Fuel

SkyVector Posts Contract Fuel Pricing for Users

Company expects to add more fuel distributor contract pricing
Screen shot showing SkyVector contract fuel map pricing
Safety

NATA Extends Ramp Safety Training Beyond Line Service

Program is aimed at those who also need ramp access
car service picking up private jet passenger on ramp
Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Aviation Completes Its First Key Falcon 8X Check

The work also included aircraft upgrades and refurbishments
Duncan Aviation technician working on Dassault 8X
FBOs

AEG Fuels Adds Two Nevada FBOs to Dealer Network

Stellar Aviation’s Reno and Carson City locations are the latest to join
Stellar Aviation Reno
FBOs

Signature Aviation Unveils New Glasgow Airport FBO

New terminal nearly doubles the previous one in size
Signature Aviation's new Glasgow FBO
FBOs

Jet Air Inc. Expands Midwest FBO/MRO Footprint

Company acquired three former Revv Aviation facilities
Former Revv Aviation FBO at Davenport Muncipal Airport in Iowa
Regulations and Government

Landing Fees Take Center Stage at Two U.S. Airports

The fees are set for KPTK, but still under fire at KFFZ
Atlanta DeKalb Peachtree Airport (KPDK)
Regulations and Government

NBAA Joins Industry Coalition on FAA Altimeter Mandate

Coalition says upgrades will be burdensome
Aircraft at altitude
Maintenance and Modifications

FlyHouse Expands Mx Capabilities with JetsMRO Purchase

Addition gives it service locations in Dallas and Miami
Jets MRO hangar at KRBD in Dallas
Rotorcraft

After Long Pause, Enstrom Eyes New Deliveries

The OEM looks to ramp up production on its 480B and 280FX models
Enstrom Helicopters production facility
Regulations and Government

Another NTSB Board Member Prematurely Dismissed

Amid legal action, this marks the second NTSB leader to be axed
J. Todd Inman
Rotorcraft

Aerometals Unveils New H225 Inlet Barrier Filter

Advanced design makes its official debut at Verticon
Charter & Fractional

Small Air Taxi Operator Looks To Fund Growth

SEC approval is needed to begin accepting capital investments
Hopscotch Cirrus SR-series
Aircraft

Embraer Posts Banner Financial Year in 2025

The company posted more than $7.5 billion in revenue
Embraer Praetor 500E and 600E
FBOs

Dallas FBO Adds New Hangars at Love Field

Adding 70,000 sq ft of space, the pair are already fully leased
new Business Jet hangars at Dallas Love Field
Fuel

Aviation Fuel Prices Climbing amid Middle Eastern Chaos

Operators brace for pump sticker shock
Fueling private jet
Rotorcraft

Robinson Preps Torrance Factory for R88 Production

Ever more vertical integration is the mantra for this manufacturer
Robinson president and CEO David Smith