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
BBA Aviation to enhance its global helicopter support
“The rotorcraft segment is a strategic focus for BBA Aviation,” said Nandu Madireddi, senior vice president of BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul (ERO
Maintenance and Modifications
Metrojet hosts first safety FlightSafety Asian training
The Hong Kong Business Aviation Centre at Hong International Airport recently hosted the first FlightSafety International G450 maintenance initial and fift
Maintenance and Modifications
European engineering schools to get Fokker F27s
Netherlands-based AELS, a company that develops sustainable aircraft end-of-life strategies, is offering nine complete Fokker F27s, currently parked at Col
Maintenance and Modifications
Hong Kong and Singapore sign MOU aircraft maintenance
The Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) and the Hong Kong Civil Aviation Department (HKCAD) have signed an enhanced memorandum of understanding (M
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulstream adds Brazil firm to product-support network
Morro Vermelho Taxi Aereo (MVTA) in São Paulo, Brazil, has been added to Gulfstream Aerospace’s international product-support network.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero gets STC for King Air 200 PT6A-42 upgrade
StandardAero has received STC approval to remove P&WC PT6A-41 engines on the Beechcraft King Air 200 and replace them with new or serviceable PT6A-42 engin
Maintenance and Modifications
Rapco fleet support gets PMA for Sabreliner brakes
Sabreliner 40 and 60 operators now have another choice for aircraft equipped with ABSC (Goodyear) brakes.
Maintenance and Modifications
Finnair and Finncomm open ATR MRO
ATR turboprop aircraft maintenance is being developed in Finland as a result of a joint venture by Finnair and Finncomm Airlines.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation restructures maintenance department
The Dallas facility of West Star Aviation has restructured its maintenance department.
Maintenance and Modifications
A&P gets four years in prison for parts scheme
Brian Snyder, owner and operator of aircraft repair business Smooth Landings, has been sentenced to 51 months in prison.
FBOs
Jet Aviation wins Olympic aircraft-handling event
Beijing BAC (business aviation center) didn’t have much time to get up and running before it began handling aircraft arriving for the Olympics.
Environment
Fuel manager trims clients’ costs
If dealing with the price of fuel consumes more of your time than any other facet of running your department, Everest Aviation Resources has a solution.
Training and Workforce
FlightSafety International expands bizav training options
For a 57-year-old company, FlightSafety International may be more mature than some others, but it hasn’t stopped growing.
Training and Workforce
Frasca International: 50 years of simulation
A pioneer in the simulation industry turned 50 this year.
Training and Workforce
SimCom upgrading FTDs to enhance realism of training
The economy may be struggling, but as SimCom approaches its 20th anniversary the company continues to gain strength and grow.
Environment
Fuel manager’s penny-pinching adds up
If dealing with the price of fuel consumes more of your time than any other facet of running your flight department, Everest Aviation Resources has a solut
Aircraft
Sabreliner celebrates its silver anniversary
Sabreliner aircraft owners and operators are gathering tonight to recognize those among them who have flown one or more of the iconic business jets for 25
Maintenance and Modifications
Newly integrated StandardAero services more than just engines
StandardAero (Booth No.
Maintenance and Modifications
Economical, Environmentally Friendly Aircraft Disposal
What do you do with an airplane when you’re done flying it and no one wants to buy it? According to Aircraft End-of-Life Solutions (AELS) of Delft, Netherl
Maintenance and Modifications
Lux sets sights on replacing nicad batteries with lithium
Lithium batteries, as used in cellphones, laptops and other electronic equipment, have been in the news recently, as airlines have severely limited their c
Maintenance and Modifications
Heico Expands PMA Offerings Despite Slowdown
PMA parts manufacturer Heico reported it is on track to meet its 2008 earnings-per-share guidance.
FBOs
Cutter Aviation Integrates Maintenance Operations
Historically the individual properties of the 80-year-old Cutter Aviation FBO chain have operated semi-autonomously under the guidance of local general man
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Certified Aviation Services
Certified Aviation Services was founded in Santa Ana, Calif., in 1990 in response to airline demand for third-party line and ground support equipment maint
Maintenance and Modifications
Qantas & Lufthansa Technik partner on joint MRO venture
Australia’s biggest airline, Qantas Airways, and maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider Lufthansa Technik of Hamburg, Germany, have joined forces
Maintenance and Modifications
Harbour Air becomes Eclipse Service Center
Eclipse Aviation has selected Vancouver-based Harbour Air to be the first Eclipse 500 authorized service center in North America.
Maintenance and Modifications
Threshold Aviation does major Citation 650 repair
Threshold Aviation Group of Chino, Calif., recently completed structural repairs to the rear belly skin and bulkhead of a Citation 650.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Aviation designated Bombardier service provider
Bombardier Business Aircraft has authorized Global Aviation of Portland-Hillsboro Airport to be an aircraft on ground/line maintenance facility (AOG/LMF) i
Maintenance and Modifications
Precision Aviation breaks ground on expansion project
Precision Aviation Group recently began work on expanding its Atlanta headquarters.
Maintenance and Modifications
StarPort named Honeywell 731 line maintenance service center
StarPortUSA, based at Orlando-Sanford International Airport, was recently named an authorized line maintenance service center for Honeywell Aerospace.
