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

FBOs

Nebraska FBO Expands to New Terminal

L&L Aviation is the sole FBO at Sidney Municipal Airport.
FBOs

South Carolina Airport Privatizes FBO

The new operator will build and new fuel farm and renovate the facility.
FBOs

Million Air's Beijing FBO is Evolving

Since agreement was signed between Cjet and Million Air, the FBO at Beijing Capital Airport has seen changes.
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FBOs

Guangzhou Airport To Get New FBO

The $62 million project will bring a major western-style facility to China’s third-busiest airport.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Ameco Bejing Upgrades Completions and Service Capabilities

Following its addition of Air China Technics, the MRO provider can work on bizliners at a new hangar, equipped with full workshop facilities.
Charter & Fractional

BAA Takes a Stake in NetJets China

Upon the transaction’s approval, the China Minsheng Investment subsidiary will acquire 25 percent of the joint venture.
Charter & Fractional

Metrojet Forms Mainland Charter Management JV

Hong Kong-based business jet operator and maintenance provider partnered with Shanghai Junhua Property Co. to enhance its presence in mainland China.
Rotorcraft

Chinese Firm Signs Deal for 25 AW119Kx Helicopters

Sino-US, a subsidiary of Zenisun Group, signed off on the deal for 25 EMS-equipped AW119Kxs.
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Charter & Fractional

Minsheng Subsidiary To Join NetJets China Ownership

Upon the transaction’s approval, the China Minsheng Investment subsidiary will acquire 35 percent of the joint venture.
Charter & Fractional

JetSolution Adds YachtSolution

The company, which specializes in aviation services, has expanded its offerings to include super yachts.

ABACE, Chinese Business Aviation Both Evolve

Changes mark industry, in ABACE’s fifth year.
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FBOs

Air Elite FBO Network Expands to Cyprus

Skylink Services in Cyprus joins the growing network.
FBOs

After Record Year, Shanghai Hawker Pacific Looks To Expand

ABACE host facility will more than double its hangar capacity over the next year.
Aircraft

Boeing Announces Three BBJ Max Orders in Asia Pacific

With 21 BBJs in service in Greater China, Boeing expands its Asia Pacific outreach.
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Training and Workforce

Korea’s First Dedicated FBO Set To Open

Korea Airport Corp and Avjet Asia are planning to open an FBO at Seoul Gimpo International Airport in May.
FBOs

Florida's Stuart Jet Center Goes Green

The Witham Field facility is seeking to limit its environmental footprint.
FBOs

Castle & Cooke Now Offers Three U.S. Entry Points

Making its fifth appearance at ABACE, the U.S. service provider seeks to add to its Asian clientele.
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Regulations and Government

AsBAA Hits New Heights

The Asian Business Aviation Association bolsters its ranks as it looks to improve the industry in the region.
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FBOs

Signature Expands into Italy, Divests Six Landmark FBOs

Heading towards the 200 worldwide base mark, Signature has added four Italian FBOs to its network, and divests at six former Landmark Aviation locations.
FBOs

2016 FBO Survey: The Americas

Companies sharpen focus on service.
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FBOs

ExecuJet Expands into Mexico

The facility at Monterrey’s Del Norte International Airport is the company's first in Mexico.
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Airports

Bakersfield Airport Launches Major Rehab Program

In service since 1926 Meadows Field is set to receive the biggest makeover in its history.
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Global Aerospace Enhances SM4 Safety Program

The first part of a two year upgrade sees Global's entire client base receive complementary safety support services
FBOs

Swiss Firm Partners with Smart Aviation on Cairo FBO

Executive Sky Flight Support believes this is just the first step of its engagement in the country.
Training and Workforce

NATA Expands Safety 1st with Three New Courses

The new programs deal with international trash and hazardous materials.
FBOs

Security More Important Than Ever at FBOs

Proactivity in FBO security involves the human touch as well as technology.
Training and Workforce

Piper Lines Up M600 Training Provider

Buyers of the new single-engine turboprop won't have to look far for their training.
FBOs

Pennsylvania FBO Completes Major Expansion

The Latrobe facility extended both its terminal and ramp space.
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FBOs

Belfast Welcomes New FBO

Woodgate Aviation is already conducting operations ahead of itsgrand opening.
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FBOs

North Dakota FBO Sees Major Expansion

Passenger space at the facility has more than quadrupled.
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