David A. Lombardo
Contributor
Lombardo covers business aviation maintenance-related issues. He is also a writer and on-air reporter for AINtv. He has over 3000 articles published and is the author of several books on aircraft systems for pilots and on the topic of flight simulation.
He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in education from the University of Illinois, has taught aviation for over 35 years in industry and as a university professor and academic dean at three different universities. He is also a frequent seminar and after-dinner motivational speaker.
Lombardo holds an A&P Certificate, ATP, CFI and Ground Instructor ratings. He was a corporate pilot and was a research pilot and flight instructor at the University of Illinois. An FAA Safety Counselor for over 25 years, he was one of the original 13 Counselors appointed to the FAA’s Airworthiness Safety Program for maintenance technicians.
Latest from David A. Lombardo
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace To Upgrade BBJ Oxygen System
The company also took in two smaller aircraft for inspections.
Avionics
FAA OKs FANS-over-Iridium Solution for Gulfstream GIV/V
The aircraft will have FANS communication in remote coverage areas.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Confirms Part 145 Parts Documentation Privileges
The new requirements ease burdens for maintenance operators, says ARSA.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Offers NexGen Seminars
The meeting will provide practical information about the 2020 mandate.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Celebrates 40 Years at Tucson
The facility is the largest in the company's service center network.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Expands AOG Support
Naples and Palm Beach join 15 other nationwide mobile teams.
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Air Center Receives FAA Boeing 787 Approval
Limited airframe rating allows the company to perform major repairs and alterations.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAI-Global Consolidates Service and Parts Providers
The companies will provide support for Black Hawks in private and government sectors.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western-MJets Opens Bangkok Part 145 Repair Station
The company is considering further expansion around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA to Congress: Address Skilled Worker Shortage
The paucity of skilled workers for the aerospace industry should be a top policy concern, the association asserts.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Halves TFE731 Core Inspection Times
The inspections, conducted under the FastLane program, took about two weeks.
Maintenance and Modifications
Teci Adds Conquest II to Airframe Program
The company already offers engine support for the turboprop twin.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Aerospace Returns BBJ to Service
One BBJ rolls in for service as another rolls out.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Gets Nod from Philippines CAA
The approval is for the Falcon 900 and the company is pursuing similar approval for the 2000 series.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Seeks Industry Input on Technician Training
The association will add the most highly requested topics to its training schedule
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Performing Major FOD Repair on G200
The company is replacing the aircraft's skin.
Maintenance and Modifications
OEMs Step Up To Support Olympics-bound Bizjets
Dassault, Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Textron on site.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace To Support Australian PT6A Operators
The company will provide support for four agricultural and firefighting operators Down Under.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Service Centers Add Maintenance Approvals
Aruba, Bermuda and Cayman Islands approvals added.
Maintenance and Modifications
C&L Aviation Group Primed for Expansion
The expansion project at the company's Maine facility is partially funded by federal grants.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Avionics To Distribute Wireless Test Equipment
Company will distribute Barfield DPS1000 and 1811NG digital pitot static test sets, plus tablet to interface.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace Completes Major A320 VIP Completion
MRO returns former airliner to service as a VIP-outfitted bizliner.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet East Adds NDT Division
Provides NDT services at its location or the customer’s facility.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Opens San Antonio Avionics Satellite
Tech provides on-location avionics repairs and installations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant, Nextant Partner on Beechjet, XTi Mx Plan
Operators are offered a guaranteed operating cost.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star STCs ADS-B for Challengers, Falcons
LPV functionality is available as an option.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Renews Mexico Certificate
The company's three facilities hold DGAC approval.
Maintenance and Modifications
Summit Aviation OK'd for Sikorsky Support
The approval adds the S-76D to its existing approval for the S-76 Legacy models.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Receives STC for PT6A-140 Engine Upgrade
Under the STC StandardAero would install the engine in the Cessna Caravan 208B.
Maintenance and Modifications
TRU To Expand Offerings at Wichita Maintenance Academy
By year-end courses will cover some piston and jet aircraft.
