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

Airports

Industry Groups Petition FAA for Ramp Labeling

A coalition of aviation advocacy groups including AOPA, NBAA, HAI, EAA, and GAMA, issued a letter to the agency requesting clarity on airport diagrams.
FBOs

In Little Time, Atlantic has Grown Big Florida Presence

Just four years ago, the FBO chain had no bases in Florida, today it has seven.
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FBOs

Avfuel Network Adds Florida Keys Location

Marathon Aviation Associates, which operates two FBOs at Florida Keys Marathon International Airport, is the latest to join its branded dealer network.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Lord Earns FAA PMA For Bell Driveshaft Boot

According to the company, use of the part will save 35 percent off the cost of the original part and reduce aircraft downtime.
FBOs

Florida Panhandle FBOs Rebound after Michael's Wrath

Aircraft heading into the region should contact their FBO to get the most up-to-date operational information.
FBOs

New FBO Terminal 'Lands' at Florida Airport

The unique terminal was designed to resemble an F4U Corsair, which flew from Fernandina Beach Municipal Airport, back when it was a WWII training base.
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Airports

New CBP Facility at Chicago Airport Welcomes First Flight

Indiana's Gary/Chicago International Airport can now handle direct international private aircraft flights through its dedicated customs facility.
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Fuel

Fuelerlinx Adds Fuel Payment Functionality

The fuel pricing software provider has partnered with one of the world's largest fully-integrated merchant acquirers and payment processors.
FBOs

New Australian FBO Raises the Bar

The Melbourne Jet Base at Tullamarine Airport made its debut earlier this month
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

New Tax Laws Mean Confusion to Some, Opportunity for Others

Florida-based Advocate Consulting Legal Group looks to give its clients some TLC, to help them understand the recent changes.
FBOs

Florida Airport Wraps Major Runway Rehab

Fort Myers' Page Field has completed a $27 million renovation project on its runways and taxiways, which began nearly to years ago.
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Airports

Hong Kong Extends Extra Bizav Slot Trial

Originally set to end in October, the program which added two additional slots daily, will now run through March.
FBOs

New FBO To Land at New Jersey's Capital Airport

FlightServ, which began servicing aircraft at Trention Mercer Airport last year, has approval to begin construction on a new facility.
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FBOs

Signature Posts GA Fees Online; Turbine Pricing Coming

After being targeted by a campaign alleging excessive pricing for GA customers, the FBO giant has begun posting service fees for piston-powered aircraft.
Charter & Fractional

Jet Linx Occupies New HOU Location

After the company's leased hangar at the Houston airport was leveled in a freak storm, the charter provider has moved across the field to a larger facility
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FBOs

Paragon Aviation Group Adds New Member

Ross Aviation's facility in Thermal, Calif. becomes the company's third FBO to join the independent FBO network
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FBOs

Nebraska Airport Seeks New FBO Operator

After negotiations with its incumbent failed, Chadron Municipal Airport will issue a RFP to attract a new aviation service provider.
FBOs

Weston To Add Another UK FBO

Starting next month, the company will be Gloucestershire Airport's preferred aviation service provider.
Airports

Central Florida Airport To Build New Genav Terminal

Ocala Internationlal Airport will replace its existing 60's-era GAT with a new state-of-the-art 17,500 sq ft facility.
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FBOs

Jet Aviation Enlarges European FBO Footprint

The global aviation services provider has acquired the KLM Jet Center with two locations in the Netherlands.
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FBOs

Texas FBO Helps Give SEALs Wings

Through its donations to the Navy SEAL Foundation, American Aero FTW is helping military personnel towards aviation careers after their service is done.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Three Decades In, JetNet Unveils New Products, Capabilities

The industry data provider has partnered with Asset Inisght to strengthen its aircraft valuation tools.
FBOs

Beta Fueling To Introduce Latest 5K Refueler

Slated for unveiling next week in Las Vegas at the International Ground Support Equipment Expo, the new tanker offers standard and optional equipment.
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Avionics

Latitude Technologies Earns FAA STC for Satcom Solution

The Canadian company earned the nod for its SkyNode S200 system, including an AML for a variety of GA aircraft/
FBOs

Sky Valet Completes Ibiza FBO Renovation

The company, one of two service providers at the European vacation destination, now offers a state-of-the-art terminal.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Duncan Adds To AOG Services

The Nebraska-based MRO will soon add three new engine rapdi response teams to go with two new satellite avionics shops.
FBOs

Jet Aviation Expands Saudi Footprint

As well as its Riyadh and Jeddah FBOs, the Zurich-based company will offer ground handling at Yanbu's Prince Abdul Mohsin Bin Abdulaziz Airport.
Safety

NATA's Safety 1st Training Hits the Road

NATA is taking elements of its Safety 1st program on the road for onsite, customer-customizable supplemental training courses
Fuel

FAA Issues SAIB on Jet-A DEF Contamination Incident

According to the agency, no fewer than 14 airrcraft were involved in the August incident at Mami Opa-Locka Executive Airport, and require inspection.
Avionics

Silverhawk Offers Gogo STCs for Citations

The approvals cover WIFI system installation and activation on the Cessna XL, XLS, XLS+, 560, Ultra, Encore, and Encore+.