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
Mid-cabin Hangar Added at Gulfstream Appleton
New facility can accommodate up to four large-cabin and three mid-cabin aircraft simultaneously.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Adds Component Repair Capabilities in Canada
The Canadian facility will provide a substantial increase in StandardAero’s component repair offerings to meet the growing market.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marshall Aerospace Canada Adds North American Office
New location intended to further consolidate Marshall Aerospace Canada as an integral part of Marshall’s UK global operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
JSSI Introduces Tip-to-Tail Coverage for Learjet 70/75
Program helps owners predict maintenance costs.
Maintenance and Modifications
Continuum Applied Technology Releases Corridor Software Version 11
Newest version adds three new modules and a mobile application.
Maintenance and Modifications
Superior Tube Names Wade Burchell Aerospace Market Manager
Burchell has experience in ground support equipment and military subcontract manufacturing.
Maintenance and Modifications
Proposed AD Issued for Falcon 50 Slats
An intermittent indication of slat activity caused by chafing of the electrical wiring prompted the AD.
Maintenance and Modifications
White Paper: To Compete, MROs Must Invest in Technology
MROs need mobile apps and enterprise resource planning to stay agile in a constantly changing maintenance support market.
Maintenance and Modifications
FL Technics Training Launches Online Training Courses
The program is designed to offer specialized training at the customer’s location.
Maintenance and Modifications
Marshall Aviation Services To Support Suraviation Fleet
The Cambridge company will support the Madrid company’s seven-Citation fleet.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes $110,000 Penalty Against Air Evac EMS
An improperly installed chin bubble window separated in flight.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Forecasts Rising Demand for Pilots, Technicians
General aviation technician shortage likely to grow between 2014 and 2033.
Maintenance and Modifications
Precision Aviation Group Acquires Aviation Controls
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel Receives South African Approval as Design Organization
The company can now approve modifications without further validation by the SACAA.
Maintenance and Modifications
Swiss Aviation Names Rocco Sero Deputy Continuing Airworthiness Manager
Sero joined the CAMO team in June 2012.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues AD for Airbus EC130B4 and EC130T2 Helicopters
AD is prompted by reports of a crack propagating through the junction frame on two EC130B4s.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airworthiness Directive Targets AgustaWestland AB139s and AW139s
AD is prompted by reports of certain bearings dislodging from certain main rotor rotating scissors.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: Textron Aviation Orlando Service Center
The Orlando facility is one of Textron Aviation’s largest and busiest factory service centers in a global network.
Maintenance and Modifications
ARSA Applauds TSA on Repair Station Security Rule
The TSA has issued guidance adopting ARSA’s position regarding when an on-airport repair station is responsible for large aircraft on its property.
Maintenance and Modifications
D’Shannon Aviation To Relocate To Oshkosh Aviation Business Center
D’Shannon is moving from Nascar engineering hub Mooresville, N.C.
Maintenance and Modifications
Western Aircraft Dedicates Two New Buildings
Western Aircraft’s $4.4 million expansion in Boise is to meet increased demand.
Maintenance and Modifications
Banyan Receives Garmin Platinum Award
Banyan offers full range of Garmin products.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Gains King Air STC for All Aircell Wi-Fi Products
The STC allows airplane activation for all Wi-Fi standards including A, B, G and N.
Maintenance and Modifications
Enstrom Offers Garmin G1000H Integrated Flight Deck
Combining the G1000H with the safety and handling qualities of the 480B make this an exceptional helicopter.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Aerospace Africa Named PT6A-140 DOF
The MRO offers mobile repair team support for a range of additional P&WC powerplants.
Gulfstream Names Frey to Oversee Global Service Centers
Frey oversees the company’s three international service centers.
Safety
FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive NPRM for Sikorsky S-92A
The proposed actions are intended to alert and prevent MGB oil loss.
Maintenance and Modifications
Trade Associations Weigh in on Foreign Mx Drug Testing
Groups urge respect for foreign laws.
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Resumes Full Mx Operations in Dubai
FBO rebranded to match sister operations.
