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
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.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Holds Final 2015 ADS-B Seminar
The aim is to provide information about the technology and what equipment is needed to comply with NextGen mandates.
Maintenance and Modifications
Erickson Certified as Bell Helicopter Maintenance Center
The Oregon company is approved for MRO services on the Bell 214B and 214ST.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Jet Completes New Little Rock Expansion
The project includes a hangar for projects involving the company Falcon 8X and Falcon 5X.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA, EASA Assist with International Parts Documentation
Agencies correct an implementation error.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Constant Aviation To Install Wi-Fi in Georgia Jet Fleet
The company will install Gogo Biz 2000 on eight aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
328 Support Services Renews Private Wings MRO Contract
The two companies re-up their current five-year deal.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Names Flying Colours ASF for Globals
The airframer also renewed the company's ASF status for its U.S. and Canada facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Intros Mx Plan for G200s, Challengers
Plan covers components of environmental and cabin control systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Wichita Center Now Servicing R-R BR710s
All of Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centers are now Rolls-Royce authorized.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Centers Offer ACR Electronics Service
The airframer's North American centers are authorized to service Artex equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Set To Support Airbus A350XWB
The company expects to take delivery of its own aircraft in November 2016.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Basel Delivers ACJ320
The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed European customer.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero STCs Falcon 50 ADS-B
The project includes an ADS-B installation from CMD Flight Solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace Expands Maintenance Approvals
Basel facility adds A340-500 and -600 to existing approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Aviation College Boosts Student Numbers
Program combines theoretical and hands-on technical training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Excellence Aviation To Offer Bombardier Mx at Oxford
The company holds approval for the Challenger and Global Express.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Offers Reinforced Beechjet Step
The kit is designed to ameliorate 'step drooping.'
Maintenance and Modifications
AJW Technique's Indonesian Type Certificate OK Renewed
The company will soon be adding Bombardier and Embraer aircraft to its Boeing and Airbus approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russian Helicopters Expanding Western Hemisphere Service
The fleet of Russian-made helicopters operating in Latin America and the Caribbean exceeds 400.
Regulations and Government
ARSA To Hold Meeting on Changes to U.S.-EU Mx Guidance
The reworded guidance makes it clear that each new or used part must have an FAA Form 8130-3.
