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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Curt Epstein

A 47,000-sq-ft hangar that will house the operations of aircraft charter/management provider Wingtip Aviation has opened at Gary/Chicago International Airport (KGYY) in Indiana.&nbsp;Construction of the $12 million facility, which was developed by the KGYY airport authority,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2024-07-17/chicago-area-airport-adding-another-hangar">began</a> in 2024.
“This new hangar represents a major milestone for Wingtip Aviation and our commitment to Gary/Chicago International Airport," said Wingtip owner Jeromy Montesano, whose company operates an all-large-cabin business jet fleet. "By consolidating our operations into this purpose-built facility, we are better positioned to serve our customers, support our employees, and continue growing alongside one of the most dynamic airports in the region.”
This hangar is the latest in a series of investments at the airport. In 2015, its runway was extended to 9,000 feet, making it the longest in the region after Chicago O’Hare and enabling it to handle larger aircraft. It received a dedicated U.S. Customs and Border Protection facility in 2018, allowing the airport to be an international entry point.
“The opening of the Wingtip Aviation hangar is another important milestone in the airport's ongoing evolution as a regional aviation hub," said Gary/Chicago International Airport Authority v-p Steve Mays. "This facility enhances the services we can offer, supports our airport tenants, and further demonstrates our commitment to creating an environment where businesses can succeed and grow.”

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