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.

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AEG Fuels continues to grow its global AEG Connect network of branded FBOs, with the addition of four companies with five locations on three continents.
In Canada, new entries include Aviation Etcetera, a service provider at Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (CYUL).&nbsp;“We are thrilled to welcome Aviation Etcetera to the AEG Connect Network as our first location in Canada,” explained Marc Ramthun, the fuel provider’s v-p for general aviation. “This partnership marks a significant milestone for AEG Fuels as we expand our FBO presence.”
Million Air at Vancouver International Airport (CYVR) quickly became the second Canadian member of the AEG-sponsored group, undergoing the audit to ensure it met the standards for exceptional service. “Their commitment to excellence aligns perfectly with our mission to provide unparalleled service to aircraft operators worldwide,” noted Iris Laria, AEG’s director of FBO sales.
Further south, Helicol at Colombia’s Bogotá El Dorado International Airport (SKBO) joined the network. In addition to FBO operations, it provides MRO and flight training as well as operating its own charter fleet of aircraft and helicopters. "This partnership solidifies our commitment to growth in the Latin American market and expanding access for our customers traveling to the region," explained Pablo Madrinan, the fuel provider's v-p of LATAM commercial sales.
Lastly, across the Atlantic, Global Trek Aviation—which has FBOs at Belfast International Airport (EGAA) in Northern Ireland and Cardiff International Airport (EGFF) in Wales—is the group’s first UK member. The company employs the NATA Safety 1st line service training program, and both locations are IS-BAH Stage 2 registered.
“Both the Belfast and Cardiff provide the highest level of customer service to a varied customer base that not only reflects the key values that drive AEG but also demonstrates Global Trek’s commitment to service and safety,” added Noel Siggery, AEG’s senior director of sales and supply for Europe.
The AEG Network <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2022-10-17/aeg-fuels-introduces-branded-dealer-network">officially launched </a>in late 2022. These latest additions bring it to 19 locations worldwide.

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