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.&nbsp;
Lombardo holds an A&amp;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.&nbsp;

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David A. Lombardo

28 East delivered its first aircraft completion project—an Airbus Corporate Jet ACJ319. The year-long green aircraft project, which was completed at the Woensdrecht Fokker Facility in Holland, has been delivered to its new home base in Munich. The company worked closely with K5-Aviation and the two managed the project from the pre-purchase selection through to aircraft interior specification and completion.

 


The resulting aircraft is a spacious VIP cabin with 19 seats and two bedrooms, one of which leads to an en suite shower. The bedrooms can be converted into relaxation areas, when not in use for sleeping. The contemporary interior features hand-tufted carpet from Tisca Tiara, all leather from Italian producer Foglizzo and wood veneer that uses African ebony.

 


Special features include an integrated cabin humidifier to reduce fatigue on long-haul flights; a cinema room that includes a 55-inch LED screen, the largest certified in aviation; and a state-of-the-art connectivity system provided by Alster Aero enabling complete cabin control from tablets and smartphones, in addition to multimedia entertainment, Wi-Fi and telephony.

 


Special attention has also been paid to the cockpit where crew can use the latest in software technology, including on-airport navigation and a customized electronic flight bag installation. The ACJ319 is available for charter through 28 East sister company Vertis Aviation.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

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