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
Duncan Aviation to Open Provo Service Center
August 2010 is the target date set for opening Duncan Aviation’s third full-service maintenance facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
BBA launches web site for engine repair and overhaul services
A new Web site from BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO), www.bbaaviationero.com, is aimed at providing the company’s customers with details about
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS Named Honeywell Aerospace Warranty Center
CRS Jet Spares has been named a Honeywell Aerospace designated warranty center.
Accidents
Wake turbulence studied in crash of Learjet in Mexico
On November 4 Learjet 45 XC-VMC crashed into a mixed residential and commercial area in central Mexico City during an approach to Benito Juarez Internation
Maintenance and Modifications
Millville Jet Center in $2.5 Million eBay Auction
Word spread quickly throughout the business aviation community when an ad on the eBay auction Web site appeared on November 19 offering Millville Jet Cente
Accidents
Sabotage Unlikely in Mexican Learjet 45 Crash
Officials are all but ruling out sabotage in the November 4 crash of a Learjet 45 in Mexico City, which killed all nine aboard, including Mexican Interior
Maintenance and Modifications
PAMA Sets Next Symposium for March
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association brought together 22 representatives from the Dallas maintenance industry to plan next year’s March 6 and
Maintenance and Modifications
NCATT Changes Name, Adds FOD Certification
In 1999 the National Science Foundation (NSF) initially funded the National Center for Aircraft Technician Training (NCATT), which arose from an industry p
Timken Buys Assets of PMA Parts Manufacturer Extex
Timken has acquired assets of Gilbert, Ariz.-based Extex, which specializes in manufacturing FAA-approved aftermarket parts for turbine engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
Congressional hearings put FAA under the microscope
In recent months, Congressional leaders have held pre-election hearings on a number of aviation issues.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: D&K Aviation
Steve Jones began putting together the basics of what would become the D&K Aviation maintenance shop during the late 1980s while he was the maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
Iberia Maintenance inks CFM56 deal with GE
GE Aviation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Iberia Maintenance designating the company as the preferred regional fulfillment center for CFM56
Maintenance and Modifications
Learjet 85 added to Bombardier smart parts portfolio
Bombardier Aerospace announced its Smart Parts program will be available for the new all-composite Learjet 85 upon its entry into service.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation to expand Moscow operation
Jet Aviation announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Vnukovo Invest, co-owner of Vnukovo International Airport, to form a joint venture
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC opens parts distribution center in Australia
Pratt & Whitney Canada has established a new parts distribution center in Sydney.
Maintenance and Modifications
Century CRM gets IA credit for resource management course
The FAA has approved Century CRM’s NBAA professional development program (PDP) course, “Resource Management for Aviation Leaders,” as an inspection authori
Maintenance and Modifications
Avmats SUS adds CFE738 to service center network
Avmats Spirit, based at Spirit of St.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Hong Kong gets CAD approval
The CAD maintenance repair station approval allows Jet Aviation Hong Kong to provide locally registered aircraft scheduled and unscheduled line maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
Atlantic Turbines transforms to Vector Aerospace brand
Atlantic Turbines International (Atlantic), a Vector Aerospace company, launched its new company brand, Vector Aerospace Engine Services Atlantic, in an an
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream breaks ground on phase two of service center
The second phase of a new Savannah Service Center for Gulfstream Aerospace is under way and slated to enter service by next year’s third quarter.
Maintenance and Modifications
$14 million expansion planned at HBS Indianapolis
Hawker Beechcraft Services (HBS) is spending $14 million to expand its aircraft maintenance and service facility at Indianapolis International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
ATP signs agreement with Honeywell Aerospace
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) announced an expanded agreement with Honeywell to republish and distribute technical publications for Honeywell engine,
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream adds authorized repair facility in Spain
Corjet Europe of Madrid, Spain, has been named a Gulfstream-authorized warranty repair facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
GKN Aerospace offers cost-effective composite repair
The issue of composite repair has grown in significance with the wider use of the material in airframe construction.
Maintenance and Modifications
ATI to begin offering JT15D overhaul service
Aviation Turbines International (ATI), an Avmats-related company, is currently providing hot-section and repair services for the JT15D and will add JT15D e
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation gets FAA repair station Class 4 rating
The FAA has given a Class 4 repair station rating to Constant Aviation of Cleveland Hopkins International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Averitt Air Awarded Bombardier Learjet ASF Status
Averitt Air recently celebrated its new approval as a Learjet authorized service facility (ASF) by hosting a viewing of the Learjet 45 and 60 and a fuselag
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer and Aeroméxico Connect sign service contract
Embraer and Aeroméxico Connect signed a long-term Parts Pool Program services contract to support their growing fleet of Embraer ERJ 145s and E190s.
Maintenance and Modifications
CD Aviation Services designated Honeywell services center
Honeywell has appointed CD Aviation Services (CDAS) a TPE331 major level service center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Engine OEM adds parts facility in Sydney, Australia
Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) has established a new parts distribution center in Sydney, Australia.
