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
FAA Affirms Part-recovery Rights for Mx Shops
The agency was applying the rule unevenly, according to ARSA.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Class Enters Training at Lufthansa Technik Group
The school is designed to support students on their way to professions in technical aircraft services or aircraft logistics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Avionics To Sell Live Wire FaultChaser
The device can detect both open and short circuits on wires and cables for up to 3,000 feet.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Completes 30th Legacy 96-month Inspection
The company is currently at work on the 31st such inspection.
Maintenance and Modifications
DAC Signs Distribution Deal with NDT Systems
DAC International will represent the NDT Systems products in the U.S., Belgium, Brazil, Germany and The Netherlands.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA OKs Spirit Aeronautics Turbine Service Ratings
The approval covers Rolls-Royce, Honeywell and Pratt & Whitney Canada engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
LBAS and OHS Aviation Services Expand Cooperation
The two companies are looking to make a joint acquisition.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Planning Chattanooga MRO
The site will include paint facilities, maintenance hangars, back shop activities and an accessory shop.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Opens Beechjet Center of Excellence
The facility will be dedicated exclusively to the maintenance of Beechjets.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Launches Parts-Only AS350 Program
Owners can choose coverage for life-limited components, on-condition components and avionics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stevens Aviation Serving Florida’s Emerald Coast
The company has positioned a new AOG truck, with two full-time technicians, at the Destin, Florida Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Rotable Exchange Expands
The compay's inventory encompasses more than 54,000 line items worth more than $48 million.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Launches NextGen Resource
The company's aim is to provide a go-to resource for information about the NextGen initiatives.
Maintenance and Modifications
B. Coleman MRO-PBI Wins DGAC OK for Maintenance
The approval allows the company to provide maintenance services for Mexico-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Pacific To Acquire Aeromil Pacific
Acquisition positions Hawker Pacific to tap into regional growth.
Maintenance and Modifications
Long Island CEO Pleads Guilty in Remarked Parts Fraud
Krantz knowingly sold counterfeit microprocessors to a Rhode Island -based parts broker, according to the plea.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Expands AOG Operations
The company has positioned a team in Orlando to support a growing market in the Southeast.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Partnership Hastens Global Parts Deliveries
Some 1,500 part numbers will be located at the company's new London spare parts warehouse.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Mobile Service Teams Mark Milestone
The company's team has responded to 5,000 calls since it was inaugurated in 2009.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
AMAC Aerospace Reports Several More Major VIP Projects
Projects include maintenance as well as interior work.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Houston Earns Mexican Certification
Satellite facility specializes in avionics repair and installation.
Engines
Bizjet International Has a Tay 611-8C Engine To Spare
Spare engine will support Gulfstream 450 customers.
Engines
Ontic Adds JT15D Capability
Acquires manufacturing rights from Pratt & Whitney Canada for certain new JT15D engine components.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace Launches Per-hour JT15D Vmax Program
Combines MRO, field service team and pay-per-hour plan.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce Names FlightSafety as BR725 Mx Trainer
FlightSafety International will offer BR725 engine and troubleshooting courses at its Savannah, Ga. maintenance training center.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Jets Rebrands as Jet Maintenance Solutions
Company specializes in maintenance of Hawker Beechcraft and Bombardier aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Watchdog: FAA Oversight of EU Repair Stations Subpar
Lack of training erodes oversight capability, say watchdog groups.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Expands Completions Facility
The Beijing-based company provides design, engineering, certification and installation services for business jets.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Hosts Free NextGen Seminar
The seminar is intended to provide useful, practical information about precisely what equipment operators need to comply with the coming mandates.
Maintenance and Modifications
California Man Falsely Certified O2 Cylinders
Danniel Hoose returned cylinders to use without properly testing them.
