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

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.
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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.
Maintenance and Modifications

CEO Sentenced in Unapproved Aircraft Parts Investigation

Court imposes three years of probation and a $100,000 fine.
Maintenance and Modifications

Spirit Aeronautics Teams with Manion Aviation

Manion has locations at StarPort Aviation (SFB), Meridian Jet Center (TEB) and now Spirit Avionics (CMH).
Maintenance and Modifications

Chinese Firm Named Bell Authorized Service Facility

The faciity will provide support for Bell operators in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Launches PT6A Fastlane Engine Program

The new program is intended to get customers in the air more quickly after scheduled service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace Certified for Airbus H130/EC130 Mx

The company added the helicopters' tail rotor gearbox to its dynamic component repair service.
Maintenance and Modifications

Air Capital Interiors Expands Capabilities

The company provides restoration, repair and refinishing for business aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Renews Hawker, Citation Service Center Deals

West Star GJT offers full-service support to Hawker and Citation operators.
Avionics

StandardAero LAX Completes Legacy 650 ADS-B Retrofit

The installation was performed as part of a service bulletin.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Completes Three Phenom Inspections

All three 72-month inspections were delivered in the same week.
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Basel Adds BBJs on Base Maintenance Contracts

The company will have three BBJ projects under way simultaneously.
Maintenance and Modifications

Red Aviation Adds BR700-710A2-2 Engines to Inventory

The two engines available for lease, exchange or sale will be eligible for hourly maintenance program enrollment.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Offering Mobile Support

The West Star Aviation MRT provides in-the-field-level repairs and modifications as well as temporary repairs.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Grants Gama Aviation LAS Repair Station Approval

The FAR Part 147 certification covers work on airframes, engines, instruments and radio equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications

Baker Aviation Adds Airborne AOG Maintenance Support

The company will use a Citation II to deploy its mobile maintenance team.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero, Universal Team on Upgrade Incentives

The avionics incentive program covers the Learjet 45/60, Astra SPX and Gulfstream G100.
Maintenance and Modifications

Mobile App Simplifies Squawk, Aircraft Time Submissions

Users can enter squawks on their smartphones.
Maintenance and Modifications

Atlas Air Service Receives Embraer Camo+ Approval

The authorization covers the Phenom 100 and 300 and Legacy 600/650.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

ACJC Delivers Decked Out VIP ACJ319

Interior features five full-height private areas.
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac To Perform Heavy Mx on Head-of-state BBJ

Boeing 737-700 work included installation of auxiliary center tanks.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Aviation Redesigns Website

The updated site is easily viewable on all devices.