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
API opens logistics and distribution center in China
Aerospace Products International, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services, has opened its newest distribution and logistics center in Shanghai
Aircraft
GDAS marks five years of servicing business jets
Las Vegas; Minneapolis; and West Palm Beach, Fla., were purchased from BBA Aviation to form General Dynamics Aviation Services (GDAS).
Regulations and Government
FAA cautions against some R-R 250 engine combustion liners
The FAA has issued a Special Airworthiness Information Bulletin (SAIB) to advise owners, operators and repair stations of aircraft equipped with the Rolls-
Final Flights: September 2006
Aviation business pioneer George Priester passed away August 17 at age 98.
Wichita's Lee Aerospace adopts new moniker
“Triumph Aerospace Systems–Wichita” is the new name of Lee Aerospace.
Helicomb International gets 8th FAA Diamond Award
Tulsa, Okla.-based Helicomb International, a provider of composite and metal bonded assemblies to the aerospace community, has received its eighth consecut
Gulfstream expands service facility network
Gulfstream Aerospace has named the Dubai, UAE, Jet Aviation maintenance center an authorized warranty repair facility for large-cabin aircraft.
Landmark Enlarges RDU facility, markets Challenger APU mod
Landmark Aviation has completed a $2 million hangar and office facility at its FBO on Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU).
Gulfstream G200 maintenance program gets FAA nod
Gulfstream Aerospace announced its G200 MSG-3 scheduled maintenance program has received approvals from the FAA and the Civil Aviation Administration of Is
Bombardier adds AOG and line facilities in UK
Bombardier has named TAG Farnborough Engineering and Gold Air International of Biggin Hill Airport aircraft-on-ground/line maintenance facilities.
Midlantic Jet Aviation: maintenance shop plans steady growth
Rick Hendrickson, president of Midlantic Jet Aviation, believes it’s important to be able to deliver on your word.
API opens logistics hub at London Luton airport
Aerospace Products International (API), a wholly owned subsidiary of First Aviation Services, has opened a distribution and logistics center on London’s Lu
Duncan inks deal to increase Securaplane battery support
Under the terms of a new agreement Duncan Aviation will provide sales and service for Securaplane Technologies’ emergency batteries.
Raisbadck Engineering Continues to enhance King Air line
A new nacelle wing locker called the Raisbeck Crown Locker has been approved for installation on the King Air C90/E90/C90GT and 200/B200/300/350.
PAMA proposes extending one-year IA renewal period
According to Brian Finnegan, president of the Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA), the two-year IA renewal increases technician flexibilit
FSI offers Master Technician Management program
“Just as maintenance technicians must keep up with constant changes in aircraft systems, current and aspiring managers must stay up-to-date on the skills n
Innotech sells Honeywell APU conversion for Challenger 604
Innotech Aviation of Montreal has completed its first installation of a Honeywell GTCP36-150(CL) auxiliary power unit (APU) in a Bombardier Challenger 604.
Katrina Recovery Efforts Get a Lift from Business Aviation
Words and pictures cannot fully convey what has happened to the city of New Orleans.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA grounds Learjet 45 fleet, demands tail jackscrew fix
The FAA’s concern that a critical part on the Bombardier Learjet 45 “was not manufactured per the type design data” led it to ground the entire fleet of 17
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Names Mark Knall V-p and GM of Appleton Operation
Knall will oversee daily operations of the MRO for all Gulfstream aircraft.
