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
Tokyo gets Bombardier regional support office
Bombardier Regional Aircraft Customer Support is strengthening its presence in Japan in response to the growing fleets–and requirements–of CRJ and Q-Series
Hawker Beechcraft announces 2007 supplier awards
Hawker Beechcraft recognized many of its suppliers during its annual suppliers’ conference.
W.S. Wilson, Hypercoat create Singapore support center
New York based W.S.
Lufthansa Technik opens Moscow support base
Lufthansa Technik is opening a customer service base for component services and a component pool at Domodedovo Airport in Moscow.
Service elements works with Dassault on customer service
Dassault Falcon’s customer service organization has completed the initial phase of a comprehensive initiative to improve the quality of service customers t
Dassault increases service capacity
Dassault Aircraft Services plans to double the size of its Little Rock Service Center and is simultaneously implementing a multi-year expansion plan at Das
U.S. court of appeals gives hope in drug test reg
Last year the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) filed a lawsuit challenging a new FAA rule that substantially expanded the FAA’s drug and alco
Apprentice positions address tech shortage in Germany
Amid growing concerns about the shrinking base of aviation technical personnel, Lufthansa Technik is taking proactive steps to ensure that there are enough
Gulfstream opens Savannah service center
The first of two phases of the Gulfstream Aerospace new Savannah Service Center has officially opened.
In March last year the company announced a seven-ye
PAMA to beta testtechnician ceritification program
The SAE Institute and Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) have been working with industry professionals to develop the SAE/PAMA aviation m
Spring Ridge Club
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Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk King Air engine replacement keeps costs down
If your King Air 200 is coming up on its second or–worse–third PT6A-41 engine overhaul, you might find the numbers daunting.
FBOs
Encore FBO: FBO company turns its attention to maintenance
FBO company turns its attention to maintenance Houston-based Encore FBO has focused a good deal of time and attention on the maintenance element of its bus
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Hawker Beechcraft services appointed Blackhawk dealer
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT SERVICES APPOINTED BLACKHAWK DEALERHawker Beechcraft Services has joined the network of authorized dealers for Blackhawk Modificati
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Jet Aviation Dusseldorf gets Hawker 800 service center ok
Hawker Beechcraft has appointed Jet Aviation in Dusseldorf, Germany an authorized service center for Hawker 800 series.“Jet Aviation has been a
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer adds service center for Executive Jets
Embraer recently broke ground at Bradley International Airport in Windsor Locks, Conn., for its second new executive jet service center in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Yingling expands McCauley prop repair and auxiliary services
Yingling Aviation, a Cessna-affiliated general aviation services provider located at Wichita’s Mid-Continent Airport, has announced that it will add 9,000
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Jet Aviation Services purchased by Phoenix Aviation
The Phoenix Aviation Group has acquired Jet Aviation Services (JAS).
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Court upholds drug and alcohol testing requirements
In a lawsuit initiated in March last year, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) challenged the FAA mandate that anti-drug and alcohol testing
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F2000/EX/EASy APU firewalls now available
GDS Aero of Salem, Wis., has FAA-approved Falcon 2000/EX/EASy APU firewalls in stock for STC installation.
Maintenance and Modifications
MXI software adds automated line-planning function
MXI Technologies has added an automated line-planning feature to its Maintenix aviation maintenance management software.
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Banyan performs its first Pilatus wing demate
Banyan Air Service, located at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport, recently performed the company’s first 10-year Pilatus demate.
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Dallas airmotive receives Red Cross humanitarian award
The Dallas-area chapter of the American Red Cross recognized Dallas Airmotive for its employee and corporate support by presenting its 2007 Humanitarian Aw
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CRS signs support deal
An unidentified “multi-airframe fleet operator based in Georgia” has inked a deal with CRS Jet Spares to be its primary supplier for Gulfstream and Learjet
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Bombardier expands Latin American presence and support
São Paulo, Brazil-based Ocean Air has been named an authorized service facility for all Bombardier business jets.
Tri-State Aero: Midwest mx shop focuses on business aircraft
John Zeidler, president of Evansville Regional Airport (KEVV)-based Tri-State Aero, didn’t come by his aviation career through his family, as many do.
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Hawker Beechcraft expands presence in India
Hawker Beechcraft has chosen InterGlobe General Aviation to provide sales and service support for its aircraft in India.
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ARSA repair station location doesn't affect work
Emphasizing the pivotal role of foreign repair stations in the aviation industry, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) recently testified bef
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New parts, components and services division at Duncan
“Our customers expect an instant response to their problem,” said Chris Gress, manager for parts, components and services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Flight Options opens Las Vegas maintenance facility
“Las Vegas is now one of our top five customer destinations, making it the perfect location to expand what is already the largest dedicated maintenance net
