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
Globalparts.aero Launches New Website
The new site allows customers to order parts online.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Breaks Ground on Frankfurt Facility
The wheel and break workshop is scheduled to enter service in 2017.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA OKs Expanded Airframe Mx for Spirit Aeronautics
The company added heavy maintenance inspections to its authorizations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace To Add Turboprop Test Cell
The test cell will be capable of supporting turboprop engines that produce up to 5,000 shp.
Maintenance and Modifications
Asset Insight, SAI Aim for Precise Aircraft Valuations
The companies look at the maintenance history and anticipated exposure of a specific serial number aircraft to provide an assessment of value.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Completes 500th PC-12 Paint Project
The Grand Junction facility painted its first PC-12 for Pilatus in 1994.
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Brings CPDLC/Fans to Boeing 737-300
Boeing does not offer a technical solution to bring older aircraft up to date for Fans.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation STL Gets FAA PMA OK
The company can manufacture and stock parts that are needed frequently and can sell them to customers who can install the parts themselves.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Opens PWK Facility
Among other things, the company will provide maintenance and avionics troubleshooting and repairs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Expands Product Offerings to Asia-Pacific Region
The company has positioned a number of products for OEM legacy products in Singapore's Seletar Aerospace Park.
Maintenance and Modifications
Chile Facility OK'd for Pilatus Service
Aerocardal named authorized service center for the Pilatus PC-12.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
28 East Delivers ACJ319 VIP Completion
The company was involved in the project from pre-purchase inspection through completion.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aircraft Parts Exempt from South Carolina Sales Tax
Parts for aircraft operated under Part 91 are no longer subject to the state's 7-percent sales tax.
Maintenance and Modifications
CSE Citation Centre Renews FJ44 ASC Agreement
The London Luton-based MRO can support the Williams engine for another five years.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues Unapproved Parts Notification for DHC-2
Individual control surfaceskins were not approved.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spirit Aeronautics Installs Steecon Electric Door
The company outfitted a Challenger 604 with an electric cabin door generally installed on larger aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Group Seeks New Classification for Maintenance Techs
A group of trade associations would like to see aviation maintenance professionals categorized more specifically.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation GJT Boosts Paint Capacity
The company's new paint facility is intended to provide services for the larger, longer-range aircraft customers are using.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Performs Global 8C Inspection
The aircraft will be undergoing a refurbishment during the maintenance downtime.
Maintenance and Modifications
Transworld Aviation Named Garmin Dealer
The approval allows the company to support Garmin operators in the Middle East, Africa and Southeast Asia.
Wisconsin Students Capture GAMA Design Competition
The event is designed to expose young people to aviation and the career opportunities it provides.
Maintenance and Modifications
Spectra Jet Adds Radio and Instrument Capability
The new ratings allow the company to do pitot/static and transponder certifications in house.
Maintenance and Modifications
Greenpoint Participates in Local FAA Safety Exercise
A mock aircraft crash–complete with mass casualties–provided a basis for safety training at the MRO's home airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mxi Technologies To Open Dallas Office
The new facility is intended to support the company's growing U.S. customer base.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Saudi Arabia Adds Battery Maintenance Shop
MRO can check, charge and overhaul most aircraft batteries.
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA Supports Rule To Ease RVSM Mx Program Approval
Implementation will save operators significant time and expense
Maintenance and Modifications
AGDisplays Receives FAA OK for In-flight Panel Repairs
The company can repair customer LCD panels rather than replace them.
Maintenance and Modifications
EFA Offers Complimentary King Air Detailing Package
The detail package is available free to customers who bring their aircraft to the company for a phase inspection.
Maintenance and Modifications
TAG Aviation Opens Line Maintenance Center in Portugal
A mobile repair team based at the airport will support clients at the main airports in Portugal.
Maintenance and Modifications
Chromalloy Opens Fort Lauderdale Facility
The new facility consolidates staff and equipment previously spread among three sites.
