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
ABS Jets Implements Lean Maintenance
The aim of the program is to ensure peak system efficiency.
Maintenance and Modifications
Duncan Aviation Installing Ovation Select on Falcon 50EX
This is the company’s first installation of the Honeywell CMS in a Falcon 50EX.
Maintenance and Modifications
Fargo Jet Center Designated Cirrus-authorized Service Center
The FAA repair station is authorized to provide service for Cirrus aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
Barfield Brings Line Testing to Ordinary Tablets
The software application can continually evolve with limited development cost.
Delta Private Jets Expands JSSI Maintenance Relationship
So far 14 DPJ aircraft are enrolled in JSSI’s maintenance programs.
Gulfstream names Cindy Halsey v-p Completion Planning and Design
She has extensive experience in aircraft interior design.
Brian Sprecher Joins Constant Aviation Sales Team
Sprecher previously worked for Atlantic Aero and prior to that Landmark Aviation.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
ARSA names Component Control a Preferred Provider
Quantum MRO and logistics software provides a best-practices platform for aviation repair organizations.
Machida Introduces New Videoscopes
The new 2.4-mm scope offers high-definition imaging and two-way articulation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector, Solenta Aviation Group Sign Engine Deal
Vector services General Electric, Honeywell, Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce and Turbomeca engines.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Endorses Component Control as Preferred Provider
Association members receive discounts from the preferred provider.
Avionics
Duncan Aviation STCs Gogo System for Global Express
Gogo’s UCS 5000 in-flight entertainment system provides Wi-Fi.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Associated Air Center Inducts Boeing 787-8 Completion
Composite structure and advanced systems open new territory
Maintenance and Modifications
Donaldson To Offer Dry Filtration for Civil Helicopters
Dry media filtration best suited to high-tempo operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet-Care Continues Expansion of GPA Trend-monitoring Programs
Gas path analysis now available for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6.
Avionics
JetSupport Gets Garmin Dealership Approval
The Netherlands company can provide modification, installation of new equipment, parts support, and cockpit and software upgrades.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mxi Technologies Names Bill Cavitt President and CEO
Cavitt is also a member of the company’s board of directors.
Maintenance and Modifications
SoCal Jets Names Marty Owens Manager of New Business Development
Owens will focus on developing the company’s relationships with key accounts and seeking new business opportunities.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues Final Rule on Airbus Helicopters EC130B4
The new AD is intended to detect cracks in the tailboom junction frame.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Training Starts Ab Initio Mechanic Program
The company wants to bring new technicians into the European industry.
Maintenance and Modifications
Delta Air Lines Donates Jet to Purdue
The donated jet will allow teaching and research related to advanced industry maintenance procedures and ground-handling procedures.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Service Vamdrup Joins TBM Service Center Network
MRO opens second facility at Eggenmoen Airport in Norway.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Offering Airbus A350 Tech Support
Support structure in place awaiting the A350’s entry into service.
Maintenance and Modifications
New Technique Could Detect Acoustically Invisible Cracks
System could enable intervention before cracks have even begun to form as well as predict the remaining life of an engineering structure.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Duncan Aviation Updates Guide to Phased Interior Maintenance
The ebook is designed to assist operators with planning and budgeting for aircraft interior maintenance.
Maintenance and Modifications
Aircelle Europe Services Doubles MRO Capacity for Engine Nacelles
The MRO works on the nacelles and thrust reversers of approximately 20 different business jets and regional airliners.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace Signs AS350 and UH-1H MRO Support Contract
Five-year deal covers Orange County Sherriff’s Department helicopters.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes AD on Gulfstream GV and GV-SP Fuel Boost Pumps
The proposed AD is to prevent fuel leakage in combination with a capacitor clearance issue, which could result in an uncontrolled fire in the wheel well.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Rolls-Royce 250 Airworthiness Directive
The agency seeks to replace the one-time inspection required by AD 2012-14-06 with repetitive inspections.
