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
328 Design STCs Cabin Update for Dassault Falcon 50EX
In addition to the cabin refurb, the STC covers the cabin management and in-flight entertainment system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Pacific Signs Cockpit Display Distribution Deal
Hawker Pacific will distribute Thomas Global’s CRT-to-LCD cockpit display upgrade products in the Asia Pacific region.
Maintenance and Modifications
PPG Launches Mobile App
The app is a guide to the business’s products and services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector To Service PT6s for Australian Operators
Five-year agreement covers P&WC PT6A applications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Sees Huge Potential for Bizjet Mx in Asia-Pacific
The MRO’s line maintenance service covers all Boeing and Airbus bizliners in service, including the 787 and A350.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airbus, Singapore Team on Aircraft Mx Technologies
The two organizations are working together to develop aircraft maintenance of the future.
Maintenance and Modifications
SynapseMX Offers e-book on Choosing Mx Software
The guide is intended to help operators through the technology upgrade process.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Adds To Wi-Fi STC
With the router customers can manage several cabin communications systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Air Center Redelivers BBJ 12-year Inspection
During the downtime the company also completed an interior refurbishment.
Maintenance and Modifications
Heli-One Poland Offers Airbus H225 Base Maintenance
The company also provides base maintenance for other Airbus heliopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Receives ODA/STC OK from FAA
The company recently STC'd a Tcas 7.1 upgrade.
Maintenance and Modifications
Zenith Named Distributor for Two Firms
The company can sell all parts from Hutchinson Aerospace and Barry Controls.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Greenline Interiors and Finaero Sign Cabin Interior MoU
The companies are investing in a facility at DWC Al Maktoum to increase their capability for interior completions for customers in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bay Components’ President Sentenced for Fraud
He supplied remarked microprocessor chips, many used in U.S. military and commercial helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics To Represent SVD-Promtent
The compay will be the exclusive seller of SVD-Promtent's storage, insulation hangars and protective covers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Metrojet Engineering Clark Obtains FAA Mx Certification
MRO adds Gulfstream, Bombardier, Hawker and King Air Mx
Maintenance and Modifications
Wesco Renews Supply Deal with Gulfstream Aerospace
The company's inventory consists of chemical, electrical and C-class hardware.
Maintenance and Modifications
MNG Jet Opens Hangar for Bizjet Interior, Paint Work
The new facility gives the company room to perform interior refurbishment and painting projects.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Constant Aviation Wi-Fi Package Receives Canadian STC
The STC approves the installation of Swiftbroadband Aviator 200 and Gogo Wi-Fi systems on the Phenom 300.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
MAG Luxury Cabin for Bell 429 Receives Russian STC
The sign-off from Russian authorities follows last year's EASA approval.
Maintenance and Modifications
Singapore Polytechnic Opens AeroHub
The facility will help support the development of aviation talent in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Aerospace Opens Fourth Basel Hangar
The additional hangar will be dedicated to maintenance projects and wide-body projects.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero STCs Collins TCAS 7.1 for Falcon 50EX
The installation meets Eurocontrol's requirement for Tcas 7.1.
Maintenance and Modifications
Asset Insight Launches Adapt Tool
The software helps managed the financial aspects of aircraft maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Latvia-based FBO Riga Opens MRO for Business Jets
Maintenance and repair services are provided by Solinair’s EASA Part 145 certified professionals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Draft Advisory Circular Provides Guidance on RFID Tags
For the business aviation sector, the costs outweigh the benefits.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation and Lone Star AOG Announce Merger
The company's techs will now be able to dispatch from eight cities in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet AirWerks Awarded CAAC Repair Station Certification
China approeved the company to provide repair and overhaul for engines and airframes.
Avionics
Jet Aviation Basel To Support Pro Line 21 System Upgrades
Two Falcon 2000 series aircraft were outfitted with the Pro Line 21 at Jet Aviation Basel.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics and Future Metals Expand Partnership Accord
The agreement extends the Lithuian company's partnership with Future Metals to 16 countries.
