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
Gulfstream Launches 3-D Paint Projection Process
The software projects a multi-dimensional paint scheme onto the aircraft, eliminating the need for design on a flat schematic.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Aerospace Secures New Maintenance Contracts
The facility also returned several aircraft to service after C-Checks.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Named ACJ Authorized Service Center
The facility is a factory-approved service center for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer and Gulfstream.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Capital Interiors Expands Repair Capabilities
The company has held an FAA repair station certificate for a year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Tests PT6A-140 at South African Facility
The Vector facility has been a designated overhaul facility for the engine since mid-2014.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Honors Prime Air
The company has received a number of performance awards from Boeing.
Maintenance and Modifications
eMaint Introduces Interactive Image Mapping
The product provides a graphical representation of a client's work site, among other things.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Doc Seeks To Prevent Loss-of-Control Accidents
Inadequate engine maintenance blamed for engine failures.
Engines
QTA Finds Market for Learjet 60 Inlet Upgrade
The company has plans to announce a similar program for other aircraft later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Chattanooga Adds Second Shift
The addition is aimed at reducing customer downtime and bringing the same level of service to the company's Tennessee facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Progressive Air Group Acquires Brant Aero
The company offers avionics and airframe MRO and inspection and maintenance services for both piston engines and turbines.
Maintenance and Modifications
208 Aviation Appointed TBM Service Center
The South African facility will provide coverage for the turboprop single on the southern portion of the continent.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pemco Completes Heavy Maintenance Check on MD-87
The aircraft's luxury interior presented a new project for the Tampa, Fla. company.
Avionics
Universal Avionics Contracts Two S-76B Projects
Heli-One Canada will begin work on the projects next month.
Maintenance and Modifications
MROs Merge and Rebrand as Infinity Aircraft Services
Mobile Aircraft Services is merging with the MRO division of B. Coleman Aviation.
Maintenance and Modifications
Alpine Aerotech Offers Overhauled Bell 212/412 Parts
The company has a pool of Bell 212/412 air management system components.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bermuda DCA OKs Flying Colours for Maintenance
MRO approved for Bombardier, Falcon, Embraer and Gulfstream
Maintenance and Modifications
Uganda’s Air Serv Maintenance Team Upgrades Credentials
The approvals underscore the company's investment in safety.
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Decries 'Untenable' Parts Documentation Guidance
Current guidance has cost the agencies and industry time and consternation, says the group.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier OKs Skyservice To Work on More Models
The Montreal-based company has added to the aircraft model list that it covers.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Singapore Gets India DGCA Mx Nod
The Singapore facility joins several other facilities with DGCA approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA OKs Jet Aviation Moscow as Repair Station
The company's Moscow facility can provide maintenance, airframe and engine repairs, among other things for N-registered aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
South Florida Mechanic Pleads Guilty to Fraud
The owner of Max Avionics pleaded guilty to falsely certifying that aircraft parts were approved for return to service.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bell Helicopter Expands Maintenance in Asia Pacific
The company's Singapore facility is driving much of its business in the region.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Dubai Earns EASA and GCAA Approvals
The company can conduct non-destructive testing on aircraft registered in the UAE, U.S. and Europe.
Maintenance and Modifications
Intercontinental Jet To Service Hartzell Props
The Central Plains facility is Hartzell's 25th recommended service facility in the world.
Training and Workforce
Free Online Human Factors Mx Course Available
Curriculum covers human error, oversight and fatigue, among other topics.
Maintenance and Modifications
GlobalParts To Distribute Parker Fluid Systems
The distribution deal covers fuel pumps, filters, pneumatic valves and controls.
Maintenance and Modifications
Safran Opens Helicopter Engine Facility in Singapore
The Seletar Aerospace Park facility triples the company's support capacity in the country.
Maintenance and Modifications
ExecuJet Enhances Mx Support in the Middle East, India
The company provides service at Al Maktoum and Indira Gandhi International.
