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
Kitchener Aero Adds EASA Garmin G500H STC for EC-120
The company also holds approvals from Transport Canada and the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Improves R-R M250 Warm Engine Starting
Overhauled HMU improves performance by lowering starting temperatures.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing OKs King Aerospace for BBJ Paint
The Oklahoma MRO hopes customers will combine paint projects with completion and MRO services.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Bolsters Rolls-Royce Engine Rental Pool
The engine overhauler has purchased more M250 and RR300 engines to support helicopter operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lotus Aviation Group Expands Completions Facility
The new hangar is one step in the Fort Lauderdale-based company's expansion plans.
Maintenance and Modifications
You Can't Fly Without Us: ARSA Makes Case to Congress
Video and report emphasize the role of aviation maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Falcon 2015 M&O Seminar Series Announced
The seminar will be held in nine cities in April and May.
Maintenance and Modifications
Clay Lacy Aviation OK'd for GIV/GIV-SP Fans 1/A+
Upgrade options include using existing Honeywell MCS-6000/7000.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Increases Mobile Team Coverage
Dedicated AOG teams are positioned in Cleveland, Las Vegas and Birmingham.
Maintenance and Modifications
AgustaWestland Opens Aberdeen Spare Parts Supply Center
Facility provides support for Northern Europe’s offshore and SAR helicopter fleets.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAT Receives AS9100 Certification
The approval covers sheet metal fabrication and machined parts for the aerospace industry.
Regulations and Government
Haitec Granted FAA Repair Station Approval
The compay holds similar approvals from Russia, Qatar, the UAE, Azerbaijan and Bermuda.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Australasia Adds ELT Battery Capability
MRO named ACR Artex ELT battery replacement and programming center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Brings Mobile Engine Service to Gulf Coast
The company hopes to meet a need for quick engine services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Stratus Aircraft Services Opens MRO in San Bernardino
The company will provide maintenance, repair and alteration services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Executive Aircraft Maintenance Joins Raisbeck Network
The Arizona company can install Raisbeck performance systems on the Beechcraft King Air series.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Adds Avionics Mobile Service at Chicago
The maintenance company is bringing scheduled avionics service to customers' hangars.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Marks Singapore Service Center's Anniversary
The facility holds authorizations from regulatory authorities around the globe.
Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Introduces IT Certification for Aviation
The company's AeroIT is designed to give members of the flight department a better understanding of networking.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Moscow Vnukovo Receives EASA G650 Approval
MRO to provide line maintenance for the long-range Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA OKs Duncan Aviation’s PMA Quality System
The company can manufacture approved parts to support its own STCs as well as many OEM installations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Industry Short on Qualified Maintenance Technicians
Results of a recent report are no surprise to those working in the industry every day.
AAR To Sell Telair Cargo Group to TransDigm
The company is divesting two divisions to focus on core competencies.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Expands Duncan Aviation’s ODA Authority
The ability to accept ICAs will allow Duncan Aviation to better control schedules and manage project milestones
Rotorcraft
Patrick Cox Receives Excellence in Helicopter Maintenance Award
Patrick Cox is a prominent figure in the development of the technical aspects of Robinson Helicopter models R22, R44 and R66
Maintenance and Modifications
New App Covers Aircraft GSE Equipment
The app allows users to save specific aircraft types to a favorites list and quickly reference equipment options that are compatible with their fleets.
Engines
TRUEngine Program Surpasses 10,000 Enrollments
The program maintains the engine's residual value by establishing that an engine's content and maintenance history have been verified by GE or CFM.
Textron Aviation Expands Global King Air Service
Three company-owned service centers now have certification for the King Air 90, 200 and 300 series.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Flying Colours Refurbs First Sikorsky S-92
Company seeks growth in VIP helo refurb market.
Maintenance and Modifications
McTurbine Named Honeywell T53 Service Provider
The company will provide engine and module MRO services as well as component and accessory exchange services, field support and warranty administration.
