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

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.
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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.
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Announces 400E Program

Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP refurbs include Garmin 5000 avionics.
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Avionics

Gulfstream Offers GV Fans 1/A+ Upgrade

Integration of FMS and Fans resulted from a partnership between Gulfstream and Honeywell.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Installs Hawker 800XP Gogo Router, Server

The new systems give passengers Internet access and the ability to watch the latest TV shows and movies.
Maintenance and Modifications

PAC International Provides Greener Paint Refurbishments

The company recently installed a soft-media paint removal system.
Maintenance and Modifications

Rusada Signs First Contract in Mainland China

CGAMEC signs deal to use the company's Envision software to manage its MRO operations.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Expands PT6 Field Service

The company has added field service reps in Vancouver and Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications

FAA Approves Dumont Aviation as Part 145 Facility

The company has Unlimited Airframe and Limited Engine ratings.
Maintenance and Modifications

Indian Firm Chooses H130 HCare Smart Parts-by-the-hour

Global Vectra Helicorp is the first to sign for Airbus Helicopters' HCare service offering.
Avionics

CMC Wins Canadian TSO for Honeywell CRT Replacement

The company is pursuing STCs for the Citation, Hawker, Falcon and Dash 8.

LTLS Shortens Turnaround Times

Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services expects the program to reduce the repair cycle time and cut customer costs.
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