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
Aircraft
Garrett taps Collins for Citation 501 retrofit
Garrett Aviation has selected Rockwell Collins to provide elements of its Pro Line 21 avionics as part of a retrofit program aimed at upgrading Cessna Cita
Engines
Teal: 41,000 turbofans to be built by 2013
Teal Group announced the results of its market analysis for the turbofan industry, predicting a total of 40,989 turbofan engines will be built in the 10 ye
Engines
TDG Aero intros fault-interuption device
TDG Aerospace has introduced the Universal Fault Interrupter (UFI 3000), designed to prevent ignition sources resulting from arcing events in aircraft elec
Training and Workforce
Simuflite and Dassalt partner on MX training
CAE SimuFlite has inked a deal with Dassault Falcon Jet to develop and deliver a technical training curriculum for maintenance technicians, beginning the s
Regulations and Government
MX Software eases working with regs
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) has launched its newest software platform–Navigator V.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Jet adds field service reps
Dassault Falcon Jet has named four new field service representatives (FSR) in the U.S.
Jepp moving from paper to electrons
Jeppesen is holding its own in a difficult business market, according to Mark Van Tine, president of the Englewood, Colo.-based instrument chart-publishing
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan appoints Challenger tech rep
Duncan Aviation has appointed Scott Shefke as Bombardier Challenger technical representative.
Aircraft
With A700 flying, Adam leads very light jet pack
A few aviation entrepreneurs have imprinted their name in the industry not only because they have provided a great product or service, but also because the
Engines
Challenger owner sues over engine anomalies
How many in-flight engine shutdowns have you had in your career? For the crew of a General Electric CF34-powered Challenger 604 owned by David Wetherell, t
For the record, good file management pays off
People become packrats because they believe it never fails that they will need something the day after they’ve discarded it.
Lack of qualified pilots a concern for operators
“I am stunned by the salary demands of some minimally qualified pilots,” Scott Swain, chief pilot for KBH Corp.
Maintenance and Modifications
Torqued: Repair stations argue customers aren’t being charged enough
Face it: maintenance providers don’t charge enough for what they do.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dunlop wheels and carbon brakes for Gulfstream 500 and 550
Dunlop Aerospace braking systems has developed high-performance, next-generation wheels and carbon brakes for the G500 and G550.
Aircraft
Raisebeck looking for first Lear 35ZR buyers
No customers have yet signed for Raisbeck Engineering’s Learjet 35ZR, a Learjet 35/36 performance-enhancement modification announced at last year’s NBAA Co
Maintenance and Modifications
Oxford Aviation Launches Aircraft De-icing Boot Sealant
Oxford Aviation of Oxford, Maine, introduced a three-in-one boot treatment called Tri-Guard.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Diamond Award Of Excellence Goes To Byerly Aviation And Keystone Helicopter
Byerly Aviation of Springfield, Ill., and Keystone Helicopter of West Chester, Pa., have both received the FAA’s prestigious Diamond Award of Excellence fo
Hamilton Sundstrand and EADS Sogerma Join For APU Repair
Hamilton Sundstrand, a United Technologies subsidiary, and EADS Sogerma Services announced a joint venture to repair and overhaul aircraft APU systems and
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Rockwell Collins Gets Airshow 4000 Moving Map STC
Rockwell Collins has received FAA supplemental type certification and parts manufacturing authority (PMA) for its Airshow 4000 moving-map and flight-inform
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Opens New Regional Aircraft Base in Tucson
Bombardier recently opened its Tucson, Ariz.
Regulations and Government
NTSB Closes Docket On Repair Station Security
The Transportation Security Administration’s notice of public meeting and request for comments on “Aircraft Repair Station Security” (Docket No.
Maintenance and Modifications
Heading off aircraft part failures at the pass
How much would it be worth to be able to reliably predict the structural failure of any part or component of an aircraft long before any flaw becomes visib
Honeywell Spotlight database offers troubleshooting advice
Since Honeywell launched its Web-based e-Engine program three years ago, more than 3,000 users have signed up.
Hijack pilots showed average skills, say their instructors
“To be honest, I had a problem with Atta the first time I talked to him.
Terrorism takes toll on the flow of new pilots
Some flight schools have gone out of business since September 11 though the actual number is elusive. A National Air Transportation Association spoke
California operator focuses on servicing Gulfstreams
Van Nuys-based Western Jet Aviation has made a name for itself servicing Gulfstreams, and general manager Jim Hansen attributes the success of his company
A-Pro to offer Piaggio Avanti overhauls
Aero Precision Repair and Overhaul (A-Pro) of Deerfield Beach, Fla., will begin overhaul and repair services on the Piaggio Avanti landing gear and related
Naples Jet Center now Raisbeck King Air installation center
Raisbeck Engineering has named Naples Jet Center an authorized installation center.
