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
Regulations and Government
Clock is ticking for FAR Part 60 simulator rules
The FAA’s proposed Part 60 “Flight Simulation Device Initial and Continuing Qualification and Use” continues slowly on its journey toward implementation, b
ATC
ATC privatization debate stirs the political caldron
Rumor has it the Bush Administration intends to sell off ATC to the highest bidder.
Training and Workforce
Linked PCs power new low-cost jet training device
“What makes our system unique is that it is based on a simple personal computer network that ties all of the components together,” Mike Altman, CEO of Math
Safety
A Spring Break for Safety: 48th Annual Corporate Aviation Safety Seminar
“The aviation industry should not allow concerns over security to detract from efforts to improve aviation safety,” said Stuart Matthews, president and CEO
Industry targeting students as A&P mechanic recruits
“We’re having trouble getting students.
ARSA proposes maintenance manual availability solution
Last April the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) brought together 11 companies to develop and refine a draft policy that the association had m
FAA presents Diamond maintenance awards
Each year, representatives of the FAA’s Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) program issue five levels of training certificates– bronze, silver, gold, rub
Duncan earns Brazilian repair station approval
The Brazilian Departamento de Aviacao Civil (DAC) recently awarded Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Mich.
Teledyne Controls introduces E-services
Teledyne Controls has released its new E-Services online information service. The service is designed to provide Teledyne’s customers, partners and s
Thunder Aviation offers Falcon 20 RVSM STC
Thunder Aviation of Chesterfield, Mo.
Dassault certifies FSI technician training
FlightSafety International has received the first certification for its Falcon 900EX EASy and 2000EX EASy maintenance technician training in a recently int
EASA certifies Lbas Challenger 300 training
Bombardier Aerospace has received key approvals from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the FAA to provide complete training, service and maint
FAA approves antigua repair facility
The FAA has certified Stanford Aerospace to operate a repair station based in Antigua.
The repair station, which is expected to begin operations by
Factual Report: Learjet lands gear up
GATES LEARJET 35A, CANCUN, MEXICO, AUG.
Accidents
Factual Report: Firefighting helo crashes
BELL B206L-3, WHITERIVER, ARIZ., JULY 26, 2003–At 10:34 a.m.
Rockwell Collins to work on NetJets
NetJets Services has chosen Rockwell Collins to provide avionics maintenance repair and technical support on its fleets of Gulfstream G200s and Raytheon Ha
Gulfstream chooses FSI for technician training
Gulfstream Aerospace has awarded FlightSafety International a five-year contract to perform maintenance technician training at its Savannah, Ga.
FAA STCs Elliott's flat-panel Citation upgrade
Elliott Aviation has received FAA STCs for installing Universal flat-panel integrated displays (FPIDs), Universal TAWS and Collins AHRS in Citation 550/560
PAMA lowers membership dues
In an effort to jump-start the organization, citing economic factors and membership growth as major motivators, the board of directors of the Professional
Regulations and Government
FAA’s ASAP hasn’t flown with maintenance techs
The FAA’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is designed to identify and correct dangerous operational situations that might not come to the attention o
Million Air SLC gets FAA's class four rating
The FAA has issued a class four rating to Million Air Salt Lake City’s FAA-approved aircraft repair station certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications
PMA Parts: Baseless controversy or industry problem?
“As an OEM we look at the product as a whole and not just as a collection of individual parts.
Standard Aero Super-Sizes its engine maintenance capabilities
“Back in the mid 1990s we made a strategic decision to enter the corporate and regional-airline sectors,” Ron Jonkman, v-p of marketing and business develo
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation gets FAA Diamond Award for 5th year
The FAA presented Elliott Aviation’s Moline, Ill., and Omaha, Neb.
Training and Workforce
Interviewing 101: how to land your dream job
“Despite the economy there are still companies looking for pilots and OEMs looking to fill all sorts of positions, from pilots to sales reps to maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
Piedmont Hawthorne receives Raytheon Platinum Status
Piedmont Hawthorne of Winston-Salem, N.C., has been elevated to platinum status as an authorized Raytheon service center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier moves maintenance tracking to Camp Systems
Bombardier and Camp Systems announced an agreement that will allow Camp to assume responsibility for providing maintenance-tracking services for Bombardier
