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
Goodrich Aviation sheds heavy maintenance business
Goodrich Aviation Technical Services (ATS), the airframe heavy maintenance component of Goodrich, has been sold to a subsidiary of Macquarie Group.
Maintenance and Modifications
Goodrich breaks ground in Dubai
Goodrich has broken ground for a new 110,000-sq-ft MRO facility in Dubai targeting the Middle East, Africa and South Asia markets.
Maintenance and Modifications
Challenger 605 pilots to "Get a Dell, dude!"
Dell Canada has partnered with Bombardier Aerospace to provide computer notebook technology to manage maintenance operations for Challenger 605s.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR adds Summa Technology
Summa Technology, a provider of high-end sub-systems and precision machining, fabrication, welding and engineering services, has been acquired by AAR.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive opens Pittsburgh turbine center
BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive will open a regional turbine center (RTC) in the Pittsburgh area by the end of this month.
Training and Workforce
Dubai plans to be seat of training in Middle East
Training was not forgotten amid the multibillion-dollar aircraft and MRO deals various Dubai organizations signed at the Dubai Airshow in November.
Maintenance and Modifications
Profile: A maintenance option for the single aircraft owner
Many operators consider maintenance to be a necessary evil, but a Kennesaw, Ga., company turns that notion on its ear.Flightworks is an aircraf
Maintenance and Modifications
Avtrak to power Raytheon program
Raytheon Aircraft has chosen Avtrak to provide aircraft maintenance and compliance tracking technology for its Web-based factory aircraft comprehensive tra
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier expands 24/7 service network
Bombardier Aerospace has expanded its U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Eagle Creek opens Learjet Center
Eagle Creek Aviation Services (ECAS) is opening a Learjet Service Center at Eagle Creek Airport (EYE) in Indianapolis.
Maintenance and Modifications
PAMA to offer web-based career resource
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) and Jet Professionals, an aviation staffing company, have entered into a joint venture to provide
Maintenance and Modifications
Innotech gets company service awards
Raytheon Aircraft has awarded Montreal’s Innotech Aviation Gold Bar status for service center excellence for Hawkers and King Airs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Premier Aircraft boosts Falcon 50
Premier Aircraft of East Alton, Ill., has entered an agreement with Honeywell Aerospace to upgrade the existing TFE731-3-1C and TFE731-3D-1C engines instal
Maintenance and Modifications
RAS Toluca is now Part 145 certified
Raytheon Aircraft Services Toluca, Mexico, is now FAA-certified as a Part 145 repair station.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Battle Creek is Learjet facility
Bombardier Aerospace has named Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek operation a Learjet authorized service facility (ASF).
Maintenance and Modifications
Hawker Pacific adds 800 gear overhaul
Hawker Pacific Aerospace is expanding its service to respond to a Raytheon maintenance communiqué regarding a Hawker 800 landing gear requirement.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raytheon slashes parts costs
Rapid (Raytheon Aircraft parts inventory and distribution) has launched the largest parts price-reduction campaign in the company’s history.
Maintenance and Modifications
Nevada company extends PT6 life
If the idea of extending your PT6 overhaul period from 3,600 to 8,000 hours is appealing, Wood Group Turbopower can do it for you.
Asian Business Aviation Association Elects Board of Directors
The Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA), which in July renewed its mission to support business aviation in the Asia-Pacific region, has elected a n
Engines
British engine manufacturer marks a century in business
The story of how a 100-year-old prestige motor car company evolved into one of the world’s premier aircraft engine manufacturers is rooted in the weaving t
Aircraft
Raisbeck earns STC for Learjet 35/36ZR mod
After four years of development and almost 500 hours of flight testing, the Raisbeck ZR Lite System for the Learjet 35/36 has earned an STC.
Airports
Japan gets its first bizav airport
For the first time in its history, Japan early next year will dedicate an airport to business and commuter aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas airmotive closing New Jersey facility
Dallas Airmotive’s late-September announcement that it would be closing its Millville, N.J.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Savannah Air Center Expands full-service facility
Some feel that the rise in publicly owned aviation companies managed by MBAs has resulted in a decline in personal service.
GE Transportation to acquire Aircraft Parts Corp.
GE Transportation Aircraft Engines, through Unison Industries, a subsidiary of GE Engine Services, has signed a definitive agreement to purchase Aircraft P
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott enters new market with recent paint jobs
A Challenger 600 and Falcon 50 recently rolled out of Elliott Aviation’s Moline, Ill.
Maintenance and Modifications
Piedmont extends landing gear capabilities
Piedmont Aviation Component Services recently added ATR 42 landing gear to its list of capabilities.
