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
ARSA: FAA Policy Jeopardizes AD Compliance
The association is urging the agency to spell out explicitly what is required for compliance with an AD.
Maintenance and Modifications
Norwest Equity Partners Invests In West Star Aviation
The 'significant investment' is intended to help West Star continue to grow.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Receives Global Express Wi-Fi STC
The STC is aimed at the 100-strong fleet of Global Expresses in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation STCs ADS-B for Hawker 800/Hawker 800XP
The company is installing new RM-855s in place of the aircraft's legacy RM-850.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves World Aero as Part 145 Repair Station
The UK facility provides aircraft wheel and brake component repair, overhaul, parts sales, parts exchange and inventory management.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation STL Signs 35th 120-month Global Inspection
The project is the company's 35 on the series and more are in the pipeline.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spirit Aeronautics Expands Hawker Maintenance
The company already holds approvals to provide avionics, interior mods and refurbishment on the model.
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Jet Spares Now A SmartStem Authorized Distributor
The SmartStem system is intended to simplify important tire-pressure checks.
Maintenance and Modifications
Trine Aero Refines Focus on Legacy Airframes
Projects include maintenance, avionics installations and RVSM certifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive Offers PT6A Flat-rate Overhaul Program
The MRO provider has a facility dedicated to the repair and overhaul of PT6A engines.
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Blackhawk PT6A-140 Cessna Caravan Upgrade Gets EASA Nod
The XP140 upgrade boosts the aircraft's performance to 867 shp.
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Amac Completes Heavy Base Maintenance on Boeing 737-800
The project was completed at Amac Aerospace’s Basel facility in Switzerland.
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Wipaire Site Approved To Install Blackhawk Engine Mod
The engine upgrade is popular with operators fo the float-equipped model.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flightstar Expands Interior Fabrication Shop
The Illinois company is anticipating increased demand for interior services.
Maintenance and Modifications
NATA Award Recognizes Pentastar for Maintenance
Award recognizes employer's commitment to technician training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Heli-One Poland Receives FAA Approvals
The facility holds similar approvals from other regulators around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
ACJC Developing High-level Connectivity
The projects for the retrofit market bring onboard the connectivity today's customers demand.
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Stevens, Dallas Airmotive Team on PW500 Overhauls
Stevens' three facilities will provide the engine overhaul.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Parts Aero Structures Expands Capabilities
The company has expanded its business from repairs to manufacturing.
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ExecuJet Adds To Line Maintenance Station in Nigeria
The facility can support a range of business aircraft registered in the European Union.
Maintenance and Modifications
AEA Launches New Responsive Website
The updated design formats information for a number of devices
Maintenance and Modifications
OSHA Updates Face-protection Standards in Final Rule
A rule that takes effect on April 25 updates references in OSHA’s Eye and Face Protection Standards.
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Duncan Aviation Launches Electronic Aircraft Mx Logbook
The feature allows customers to view their logbook entries in real time.
Maintenance and Modifications
Baker Aviation Updates Hot-Stop L Fire Containment Kit
The bag contains fires, explosions and smoke emissions from lithium-ion-powered devices.
Jet Aviation HKK OK'd for Canada-registered Aircraft Mx
The company can support and certify a number of business aircraft through its Hong Kong CAD repair station approval.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Now Offering Advent eABS for King Air 300s
eABS is a lightweight, low-cost and easily-installed anti-skid braking system designed especially for turbine-powered aircraft up to 20,000 pounds mtow.
Maintenance and Modifications
Banyan Completes Challenger 604 Fans 1A Installation
The installation makes use of the Rockwell Collins STC issued in September 2015.
Maintenance and Modifications
Governor: Lufthansa Technik Aids Florida Job Growth
Local governments have offered incentives to encourage the company to expand.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Named Major Honeywell HTF7000 Mx Provider
The MRO is authorized to provide minor repairs around the world.
Maintenance and Modifications
Commercial Aircraft Parts Supplier Up for Sale
The company is selling its inventory and facilities either together or separately.
