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
L-3 Aviation Products Opens MRO in Bengaluru, India
MRO also provides avionics support and integrated logistics support
Regulations and Government
OSHA Extends Comment Period on Chemical Exposure
Extension comes in response to industry requests.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Chosen for LAX Rescue Helicopter Mx Inspections
LA County selected the company to provide a G check for one of its Super Pumas.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blue Sky To Support North Sea Oil Market
The Aberdeen facility will house some 3,000 lines of inventory valued at $250,000, says the company.
Maintenance and Modifications
Asset Insight Offers Free Baseline Maintenance Rating
The Baseline Maintenance Rating takes into account the asset’s total flight hours and cycles, along with its date of manufacture.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Offering Helicopter NDT Services
The company has been offering the service for business airplanes for more than 20 years.
Maintenance and Modifications
Able To Distribute Bell 407/429 Calipers and Disc PMAs
The company is the exclusive distributor for the parts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sun Aviation Buys Assets of Vero Beach Avionics
The acquisition adds avionics capability to the company's FBO and maintenance holdings.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Lufthansa Technik Signs ACJ319 VIP Completion in China
The company's U.S.-based subsidiary will perform the cabin completion.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico Facility To Open in July
The facility will focus initially on the Airbus A319, A320 and A321.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Receives FAA Approval
The company is seeing more demand for interior refurbs on the long-range, large-cabin aircraft popular in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Gets FAA OK for Gulfstream G650
The facility is authorized to provide line and base maintenace for the G650.
Maintenance and Modifications
Euravia Lands Major Middle East PT6 MRO Contract
The company supports more than 200 civil and defense customers in more than 50 countries.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mxi Technologies Relocating in the Fall
The company is moving to a larger space and increasing its staff to meet growing demand for its services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Completes Falcon 7X C-Check
A refurbishment project was completed at the same time.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Integrates Carbon Fiber into Aircraft
The company has integrated carbon fiber into five aircraft refurbishment and/or exterior paint projects since last year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Installs Venue System in Legacy 600
The company has several other such installations scheduled for later this year.
ARSA, ATEC Helping 'Aviation Heroes' Find Industry Jobs
The associations are supporting a nonprofit organization that helps veterans transition to careers in civil aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Aviation Named ALI LED Replacement Dealer
ALI's new LED lighting system replaces fluorescent lamps directly without requiring any new wiring or connectors.
Maintenance and Modifications
Continental Motors To Acquire Danbury Aerospace Assets
With the purchase, Continental will expand into the kit market, experimental market and certified aftermarket.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues SAIB for King Air Stabilizer Structures
The Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin affects the King Air F90, 200, B200, 300, B300 and Commuter 1900.
Maintenance and Modifications
Superior Aviation Group Adds Consulting Services
The new division provides assistance for international companies looking to do business in China.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russia OKs AvFab Jump Seat for King Air B300, 350
The kit is also approved in the U.S., Europe, Brazil, Mexico, Canada and Indonesia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pilatus Names Oriens Aviation Authorized Center
The new company will be responsible for all future sales and maintenance of the PC-12 turboprop in the British Isles.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Adds New Component Repair Capabilities
Most of the repairs have been done in Cincinnati, but the company's Winnepeg facility is outfitted to perform more work.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Aviation Announces New Maintenance Organization
The company's maintenance services have been rebranded as TAG Aviation Maintenance Services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Named Artex ELT Authorized Service Center
The company's Nebraska facility is now offering support services for Artex ELTs and parts.
Maintenance and Modifications
OHS Aviation Offers Extended Engineering Services
The company will begin offering primary structural changes and STCs for all aircraft categories.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation St. Louis Named Cayman Islands AMO
The MRO is now approved to perform maintenance on aircraft registered in the Cayman Islands.
Maintenance and Modifications
Former Weco Ops Manager Sentenced for Endangering Aircraft
Jerry Kuwata sentenced to one year in prison.
