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
Avionics
Duncan Aviation Holds Final 2015 ADS-B Seminar
The aim is to provide information about the technology and what equipment is needed to comply with NextGen mandates.
Maintenance and Modifications
Erickson Certified as Bell Helicopter Maintenance Center
The Oregon company is approved for MRO services on the Bell 214B and 214ST.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Jet Completes New Little Rock Expansion
The project includes a hangar for projects involving the company Falcon 8X and Falcon 5X.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA, EASA Assist with International Parts Documentation
Agencies correct an implementation error.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Constant Aviation To Install Wi-Fi in Georgia Jet Fleet
The company will install Gogo Biz 2000 on eight aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications
328 Support Services Renews Private Wings MRO Contract
The two companies re-up their current five-year deal.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Names Flying Colours ASF for Globals
The airframer also renewed the company's ASF status for its U.S. and Canada facilities.
Maintenance and Modifications
Honeywell Intros Mx Plan for G200s, Challengers
Plan covers components of environmental and cabin control systems.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Wichita Center Now Servicing R-R BR710s
All of Bombardier Business Aircraft Service Centers are now Rolls-Royce authorized.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Centers Offer ACR Electronics Service
The airframer's North American centers are authorized to service Artex equipment.
Maintenance and Modifications
Lufthansa Technik Set To Support Airbus A350XWB
The company expects to take delivery of its own aircraft in November 2016.
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Jet Aviation Basel Delivers ACJ320
The aircraft was delivered to an undisclosed European customer.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero STCs Falcon 50 ADS-B
The project includes an ADS-B installation from CMD Flight Solutions.
Maintenance and Modifications
AMAC Aerospace Expands Maintenance Approvals
Basel facility adds A340-500 and -600 to existing approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Aviation College Boosts Student Numbers
Program combines theoretical and hands-on technical training.
Maintenance and Modifications
Excellence Aviation To Offer Bombardier Mx at Oxford
The company holds approval for the Challenger and Global Express.
Maintenance and Modifications
Constant Aviation Offers Reinforced Beechjet Step
The kit is designed to ameliorate 'step drooping.'
Maintenance and Modifications
AJW Technique's Indonesian Type Certificate OK Renewed
The company will soon be adding Bombardier and Embraer aircraft to its Boeing and Airbus approvals.
Maintenance and Modifications
Russian Helicopters Expanding Western Hemisphere Service
The fleet of Russian-made helicopters operating in Latin America and the Caribbean exceeds 400.
Regulations and Government
ARSA To Hold Meeting on Changes to U.S.-EU Mx Guidance
The reworded guidance makes it clear that each new or used part must have an FAA Form 8130-3.
Maintenance and Modifications
Elliott Aviation Announces 400E Program
Beechjet 400A/Hawker 400XP refurbs include Garmin 5000 avionics.
Avionics
Gulfstream Offers GV Fans 1/A+ Upgrade
Integration of FMS and Fans resulted from a partnership between Gulfstream and Honeywell.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Installs Hawker 800XP Gogo Router, Server
The new systems give passengers Internet access and the ability to watch the latest TV shows and movies.
Maintenance and Modifications
PAC International Provides Greener Paint Refurbishments
The company recently installed a soft-media paint removal system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rusada Signs First Contract in Mainland China
CGAMEC signs deal to use the company's Envision software to manage its MRO operations.
Maintenance and Modifications
StandardAero Expands PT6 Field Service
The company has added field service reps in Vancouver and Singapore.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Dumont Aviation as Part 145 Facility
The company has Unlimited Airframe and Limited Engine ratings.
Maintenance and Modifications
Indian Firm Chooses H130 HCare Smart Parts-by-the-hour
Global Vectra Helicorp is the first to sign for Airbus Helicopters' HCare service offering.
Avionics
CMC Wins Canadian TSO for Honeywell CRT Replacement
The company is pursuing STCs for the Citation, Hawker, Falcon and Dash 8.
LTLS Shortens Turnaround Times
Lufthansa Technik Logistik Services expects the program to reduce the repair cycle time and cut customer costs.
