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
FAA seeks to expand drug & alcohol testing
“So now the guy I send seat covers to for cleaning has to have a drug program?” one irate Part 145 operator practically shouted into the telephone.
Maintenance and Modifications
OnCall corporate Jet Repair finds a niche with mobile response to aogs
“I know what it feels like to be sitting on an airport where there’s no maintenance available, staring at a flat nosewheel.
Aircraft
New plant shops to accommodate Falcon 7X
On June 17 Dassault Falcon Jet held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for a new paint hangar at the company’s Little Rock, Ark.
Maintenance and Modifications
LHT introduces 'get me home' service
Lufthansa Technik introduced a new premium service at the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in May.
Training and Workforce
Northrop Rice develps Malaysian MX school
Northrop Rice USA completed a five-year contract developing the Malaysian Institute of Aviation Technology (MIAT), with a handover ceremony in Kuala Lumpur
Maintenance and Modifications
Raytheon opens Euro spares center
Concerned about continuing international shipping delays because of post-9/11 U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ni-Cad replacements for large bizjets
Securaplane Technologies of Tucson, Ariz., has announced the availability of a sealed lead-acid battery for Gulfstream IIIs and IVs and Falcon 2000/2000EXs
Training and Workforce
SimuFlite adds Citation X and Falcon MX training
CAE SimuFlite is set to begin offering Citation X technical training by this fall.
Engines
Elliott Aviation offers Williams-Rolls service
Elliott Aviation of Moline, Ill., has authorization to do full line service and maintenance on the Williams-Rolls FJ44-1A/2C and -2A turbofans used on the
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviall expands L.A. customer service
Aviall Services opened a new Los Angeles customer-service center at Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
Engines
Bizjet completes Spey maintenance event
Tulsa, Okla.-based BizJet International announced the completion of its first Spey midlife event after becoming a Rolls-Royce-authorized overhaul facility.
Airports
London Luton Airport gets line maintenance
Hamlin Jet has joined with Northern Executive Aviation (NEA) of Manchester, UK, to open a satellite service center at London Luton Airport (EGGW).
Aircraft
Butler an bizjet target Learjet 20s for RVSM
The worldwide fleet of approximately 500 Learjet 20-series aircraft is the target for an RVSM solution offered by Olathe, Kan.-based Butler National.
Maintenance and Modifications
DatcoMedia is rosetta stone of MX software
One of the major irritants with software is that few maintenance programs interact with one another.
Maintenance and Modifications
Eaton marketing drip-free couplings to bizav
Nobody likes to disconnect a push-pull primary fluid line and take a shower in jet fuel or hydraulic fluid, especially in a combat situation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wing Aviation to build second paint hangar
After only one year in business, Wing Aviation is adding a second 20,000-sq-ft paint facility to handle steadily increasing business.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer engineer receives MX Award
Cezar Lima, Embraer’s senior manager for fleet maintenance support, received the Overhaul & Maintenance Award for his outstanding achievement in aviation m
Security
John Goglia, a rebel with a cause, reflects on NTSB tenure
You don’t expect to see a 59-year-old, gray-haired guy who looks like a middle linebacker choking up as tears well up in his eyes, but then this is John Go
Maintenance and Modifications
A leaner PAMA group strives for effectiveness
“We’re very pleased with this year’s show,” Jill Hilgenberg, show manager for Cygnus Exposition’s Aviation Events, told AIN during Aviation Industry Week i
Regulations and Government
ARSA challenges TSA on repair station security
Once again general aviation is put in a “damned if you do, damned if you don’t” situation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Wing Aviation: Building business one friend at a time
“I remember my father was going to visit the President of Turkey,” Brian Wing, president of Wing Aviation, told AIN.
Training and Workforce
PAMA: FAA should require maintenance training
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) is strongly urging the FAA to require all air carrier, commuter and on-demand operators to have an
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream selects Avtrak GlobalNet as new CMP provider
Denver-based Avtrak, in association with technology partner Advanced Solutions of Littleton, Colo., has entered into an agreement with Gulfstream Aerospace
Maintenance and Modifications
Garett, D&D Aviation claims faster RVSM approvals
Garrett Aviation and D&D Aviation Services (www.danddaviation.com) of Marietta, Ga., have an agreement under which Garrett can provide a complete reduced v
Maintenance and Modifications
Keystone Helicopter mechanic gets Charles Taylor Award
Keystone Helicopter, a West Chester, Pa.-based helicopter services company, announced that one of its employees, John Profico, is the recipient of the FAA’
Maintenance and Modifications
MC2 holds STC for Challenger avionics upgrade
Mid-Canada Mod Center (MC2) was recently awarded an STC for a new avionics suite on Bombardier Challengers.
Regulations and Government
NTSB tells FAA to scrutinize repair station applicants
The NTSB has recommended that the FAA issue a regulation similar to FAR 119.39 to apply to applicants for a Part 145 repair station certificate.
Maintenance and Modifications
AVPAC, by any other name. still providing parts and services
The Aviation Parts and Components (AVPAC) network of Lincoln, Neb.-based Duncan Aviation has changed its name to Duncan Aviation Parts Support Services.
Safety
Would you know what to do if things go sour?
Emergency procedures training is offered by several business aviation OEMs and all of the major simulator training companies as part of their wide array of
