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
FBOs
Landmark Aviation LAX named LearJet and Challenger facility
Bombardier Aerospace has appointed Landmark Aviation’s Los Angeles facility an authorized service center for Bombardier Learjets and Challengers.
Rotorcraft
FAA delays drug-testing rule; ARSA continues lawsuit
The FAA has put its proposed expansion of the drug and alcohol testing program on the back burner for six months, canceling the April 10 compliance date.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier strengthens worldwide technical support
In response to its growing worldwide fleet, Bombardier continues to expand its product-support capacity.
Safety
Operators raise concerns about Learjets 40 and 60
The Bombardier Learjet 40 and 60 have been attracting attention after one Learjet 60 operator recently raised word of a potential fire hazard that exists w
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing to acquire Aviall
Aviall has agreed to be purchased by The Boeing Company for a reported $48 per share ($1.7 billion).
Maintenance and Modifications
Raytheon and Dassault receive MX awards from Netjets
Fractional provider NetJets recently awarded a trophy to Raytheon Aircraft’s Little Rock facility for outstanding performance.
Aircraft
Lufthansa Bombardier doubles Berlin Learjet capacity
Berlin-Schoenefeld Airport will experience a major facility expansion as Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services opens a new hangar dedicated to Learjet mai
Burgeoning market in Latin America draws bizav manufacturers to Toluca
Mexico has been good to Gulfstream.
Aircraft
Luton Center adds $4.5 Million in Gulfstream spare parts
Gulfstream Aerospace is adding spare-parts inventory valued at $4.5 million to its Luton, England, service center to support the growing fleet of Gulfstrea
Charter & Fractional
Mayo Aviation: Charter firm offers maintenance services
Mayo Aviation, located on Englewood, Colo.’s Centennial Airport, offers both maintenance and a large Part 135 operation.
Maintenance and Modifications
CRS JET spares ISO 9001:2000 and AS9120 certified
“Obtaining ISO 9001:200 and AS9120 certification of our quality-management system was a critical part of meeting the demand for the highest level of qualit
NBAA offers tech scholarships
“We’re trying to do a better job of getting the word out about Tracs scholarships for 2007.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raisbeck Engineering appoints Stevens Aviation ZR Lite Center
Raisbeck Engineering has appointed Stevens Aviation of Greenville, S.C., an authorized installation center for the ZR Lite.
Aircraft
Landmark Aviation to install King Air winglets
Under the terms of an agreement with BLR Aerospace, Landmark Aviation has become an authorized dealer for the Everett, Wash.-based aerospace research and d
Maintenance and Modifications
NBAA conference highlights leadership roles for today’s maintenance technician
More than a few business aviation technicians have expressed frustration that NBAA doesn’t represent them and their interests, maintaining, instead, that t
Safety
Fly the Airplane
The corporate and business aviation segments are making progress toward improving their safety record, but there is still work to be done, Dr.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: JetCorp
When philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche penned “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger” in the late 19th century, it’s safe to say he didn’t have JetCorp in m
Maintenance and Modifications
New web portal awaits LBAS customers and operators
Bombardier customers and operators who use Lufthansa Bombardier Aviation Services (LBAS) will find it easier to communicate with LBAS in the future.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer opens maintenance facility in Nashville
Embraer Aircraft Maintenance Services has opened a new 78,000-sq-ft maintenance facility on Nashville International Airport.
Maintenance and Modifications
Arinc Direct in Colorado expands into maintenance
Arinc Direct Aircraft Services has expanded its FAA Part 145 certification to perform full-service aircraft maintenance at its repair station in Colorado S
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Airmotive adds Rolls-Royce TAY 611-8C capability
Gulfstream G350 and G450 operators now have another option for repair of their Rolls-Royce Tay 611-8Cs.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation annointed GE CF34 Service Center
“This GE CF34 service center authorization is another step in the development of our Challenger program and a statement of commitment to our Challenger cus
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream introduces enhancements to CMP.net
Gulfstream Aerospace has released three new enhancements to CMP.net, its computerized aircraft maintenance tracking program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Raytheon sells Atlantic City facility, adds four others
Under terms of an agreement signed by Raytheon Aircraft Services and Midlantic Jet Aviation, Raytheon Aircraft will sell its Atlantic City, N.J.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI announces exclusive A500/A700 tip-to-tail coverage
Jet Support Services and Adam Aircraft have entered into an agreement for JSSI to provide Tip-to-Tail hourly maintenance cost guarantee programs deve
Maintenance and Modifications
Avcon Offers Learjet 35/36 RVSM Package STC
Learjet 35/36 operators have an RVSM option thanks to Butler National subsidiary Avcon Industries, which has received FAA approval to install its next-gene
Aircraft
Three Maintenance techs make good in Springfield
It’s an axiom of the industry that “to make a small fortune in aviation, start with a big fortune.” So far that has not been the case for the owners of Spr
Maintenance and Modifications
Banyan Air Service celebrates AMT Day with award ceremony
Banyan Air Service at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport hosted a celebration lunch for its avionics and maintenance technicians on May 24 in honor of Aviat
Aircraft
Gulfstream Long Beach passes 20-year milestone
This year Gulfstream Aerospace is recognizing the 20th anniversary of its Long Beach, Calif.
Aircraft
JSSI to provide Tip-to-Tail coverage for Avantair
Avantair has chosen JSSI’s Tip-to-Tail airframe maintenance cost-guarantee program to cover its fleet of Piaggio Avantis.
