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
Sabreliner Aviation Offers Four-year Paint Warranty
The company can design and paint traditional and exotic paint schemes for customers of aircraft the size of a Falcon 7x and smaller.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabreliner Announces Management Appointment
Stephen Foster named director of operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Global Aviation Technologies Adds Hawker 4000 Support
Services include fault history, database analysis, pre-buy assistance and other technical support.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Brazil Gets Part 145 OK
The company's newest aircraft (the G650 and G280) will be added later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ex-Gulfstream Aerospace Exec Defrauded Company
Caukin knowingly approved fictitious business invoices to defraud the company out of millions of dollars.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Lincoln Renews Certification for India
The facility also holds certifications from Argentina, Bermuda, Brazil, Cayman Islands, China, the EASA, Mexico, South Africa and Venezuela.
Maintenance and Modifications
Magnetic MRO To Launch Aircraft Painting Service
The company will offer chrome and non-chrome painting materials for aircraft of all ages.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Offering Free NextGen Seminars
The company plans to offer eight seminars this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
AEA Announces 2015 Regional Meeting Schedule
The annual convention will be held in Dallas from April 8 to 11.
Maintenance and Modifications
Haitec Continues MRO Expansion
Set to offer greater VIP service to Boeing, Airbus and Gulfstream GV-SP customers
Maintenance and Modifications
Ergonomic Scrapers Improve Aerospace Sealant Removal
The tools are designed for standard removal projects as well as more complex and difficult operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
DAC Signs Distribution Deal with Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Offers instrument overhaul and exchange programs
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Jet Center MFR
Medford, Oregon MRO has deep roots in the community.
Georgia Tech and Gulfstream Aerospace Partner To Train Veterans
Program helps vets transition to the corporate culture.
Maintenance and Modifications
AAR Granted AS9100 Certification for Manufacturing
The approval covers airframe composites and metal parts, coatings and container assembly.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA to Congress: Aviation Overregulation Hinders Growth, Competitiveness
Congress has a clean slate for aviation maintenance
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Balks at Requiring FAA OK To Surrender Repair Station Certificate
Coalition of aviation trade associations petition FAA to remove rule.
Maintenance and Modifications
Corridor Mobile Mechanic Multi-Platform App Released
The device-agnostic system provides wireless shop-floor accessibility to parts and labor.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Sets Date for 2015 Symposium
The event covers key issues of importance to the maintenance industry in the coming year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Landmark Aviation Oakland Now a Part 145 Repair Station
MRO adds limited airframe, engine and accessories.
Safety
Baker Aviation Offers New Hot-Stop Fire Containment Bag
The bag ontains fires, explosions and smoke emissions from lithium-ion-powered devices as well as any combustible item.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dallas Aviation Selects Quantum Control for Management
Software will manage business operation and AOG requirements
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Seeks Comments on Electrical Wiring Inspection, Mx
Changes proposed to consensus standards.
Maintenance and Modifications
DolphiTech and Barfield Announce Distribution Agreement
DolphiTech and Barfield Announce Distribution Agreement
Maintenance and Modifications
Carolina Avionics & Aircraft Interiors Consolidates
Avionics and interior completions firm moves into a new headquarters facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Sabena Technics Enhances VIP Customers’ In-flight Experience
Company preps aircraft for forthcoming Jet ConneX connectivity.
Maintenance and Modifications
Zodiac Aerospace Acquires Enviro Systems
Enviro Systems adds environmental control systems to Zodiac’s catalog
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Approves MNG Jet for BBJ Line Maintenance
MRO receives first BBJ customer.
StandardAero Names Clinton Kent v-p Components Business Unit
Kent to head up sales and customer service.
Avionics
Gulfstream Offers ADS-B OUT for G150
The new technology is required to operate in portions of airspace above Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and Vietnam.
