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

Long Island Republic Airport Gets Third FBO

Long known as a charter provider, Talon Air has now entered the FBO arena.
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Part 135 Operator Stages Heroic Hurricane Response

Feeling a need to support its area of operations, Florida-based Tropic Ocean Airways dedicated itself to the cause.
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FBOs

FBO Chains Form Strategic Alliance in Germany

Jet Aviation and Kurz Aviation Services have agreed to work together to better serve their customers throughout the European country.
Safety

Farnborough Airport the Latest to Achieve IS-BAH OK

The dedicated business aviation airport serves the London area and is the second UK facility to be so recognized by IBAC.
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Airports

Utah Ski Gateway Reopens after Runway Rebuild

Skypark Airport received a new runway and lighting system in a $ 1.3 million project completed without FAA funding.
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FBOs

Signature's Silicon Valley FBO Moves Closer to Opening

Slated to be fully operational next month, the $82 million location will be the second service provider at Norman Y. MIneta San Jose International Airport.
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FBOs

Wisconsin Airport Welcomes New FBO

Stein's Aircraft Services opened its own facility at Kenosha Regional Airport.
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FBOs

Mountain West Acquires Two New FBO Locations

The company added facilities at Nevada's Carson City and at Elko Regional Airport.
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Airports

Aspen Airport Looks to the Future

Officials have decided to bring the tony community gateway to full Group III Airport status by moving its 8,000 foot runway.
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FBOs

South Dakota FBO Unveils New Facility

The location is home to approximately 14 turbine-powered aircraft ranging from a Citation V to a Meridian.

Hadid Expands African Service Network

A new office at Djibouti International Airport provides full supervisory capabilities.
FBOs

Florida FBO Starts New Hangar Build

Stuart Jet Center is home to approximately 30 jets.
FBOs

L.A. FBO Expands Aircraft Storage Space

The addition of two new hangars will bring the FBO’s aircraft storage space to more than 53,000 sq ft.
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FBOs

FBO Profile: Starport, Orlando-Sanford International Airport

Community involvement is the name of the game at this family-owned FBO.
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Fuel

Researchers Work To Reduce Post-Crash Aircraft Fires

A new additive could someday reduce the threat of jet fuel combustion during accidents.
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Airports

FAA OKs New Airport for North Dakota

When completed in 2018, the new airport will be the first replacment airport built in the U.S. since 2011.
Charter & Fractional

Aircraft Management Is Challenge in BBA-Landmark Deal

London-based BBA Aviation will limit ownership of the Landmark charter and aircraft management business to a non-controlling stake to satisfy U.S. regs.
Regulations and Government

FAA Levies Record Fine against UAS Operator

The $1.9 million fine, which eclipsed the previous record of $19,000, was levied against Chicago-based aerial photographer SkyPan International.
FBOs

Large-Aircraft Hangar Shortage on Burner at TEB Meeting

Popular business aviation airports in the New York City area are currently at 150 percent of capacity.
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Airports

New U.S. Customs Facility Opens at Ft. Lauderdale Exec

$5.6 million facility will be adaptable to future workloads, technologies and operational needs.
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FBOs

Atlantic’s Philly FBO Hosts Papal Goodbye

The Pontiff gave his final blessing during his U.S. visit from the airstair at Atlantic Aviation's Philadelphia FBO.
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FBOs

Signature To Acquire Rival Landmark in Blockbuster Deal

The transaction, if approved would be the largest FBO chain purchase in history
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FBOs

Atlantic FBO Greenlighted at Salt Lake City Intl.

Under the terms of the agreement, Atlantic’s leasehold includes more than 17 acres of ground and ramp space along with four hangars.
Airports

Construction Begins on New FBO Complex at FXE

W Aviation, one of four service providers at Florida’s Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport has broken ground on its new FBO complex.
FBOs

NATA Purchases Independent FBO Advocacy Group

IFBOA will remain a separate entity despite the new ownership.
FBOs

After 53 Years, Stevens Aviation Being Forced Out at GSP

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport Commission voted to take over operations at the lone FBO when the current lease expires on Dec. 31, 2016.
Airports

Avfuel Expands International Network

Avfuel expanded its international network with the latest addition of Ireland’s Waterford Regional Airport to its roster of branded dealers.
FBOs

Europe’s Newest FBO Opens for Business

Newly built FBO complex features a 13,000-sq-ft terminal and 90,000-sq-ft heated hangar.
FBOs

FBO Profile: OK3 Air, Heber Valley Airport

It’s not just all about the snow for this Utah gateway.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Pre-owned Market Still Waiting for Pricing Stabilization

Uncertainty remains as demand is not following the economic indicators it has in the past.