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
ARSA Establishes Maintenance Scholarship
In lieu of holiday cards and gifts to members, the Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) established a $500 aviation maintenance scholarship thr
Maintenance and Modifications
Conklin & de Decker Presents Helo Mx Management
Management–Essential Tools for Your New Role” seminar independently for the first time in the Dallas/Fort Worth area on March 28 and 29.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Seeks $1M Penalty against San Antonio Aero
The FAA has proposed a $1,025,000 civil penalty against San Antonio Aerospace for allegedly violating the Department of Transportation’s workplace drug-and
Maintenance and Modifications
Ameco Beijing Expands Mx Deal with Eastar Jet
Eastar Jet has signed an agreement with
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EASA OKs PT6A-135A STC for King Air F90
StandardAero has received EASA STC approval to re-engine the Hawker Beechcraft King Air F90 wit
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Banyan Receives STC Approval for Aviator 200
Banyan Air Service received the first STC for the SwiftBroadBand 200 class of service in the U.
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ARSA Chides FAA FAAC on MRO Security
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) recently sent a letter to the FAA’s Future of Aviation Advisory Committee (FAAC) taking it to task for m
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Air Mauritius Extends Engine Deal with Lufthansa
Lufthansa Technik Aero Alzey (LTAA) and Air Mauritius have signed an exclusive agreement for th
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Aerostar Launches 24/7 AOG To Support Indian Ops
Aerostar Ventures Singapore has launched an AOG desk for Indian customers.
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Air Services Completes Extensive Embraer Recovery
Air Services’ mobile recovery team recovered an Embraer 145 after it slid off a runway in Cana
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ARSA Symposium Spotlights Congressional Developments
The Aeronautical Repair Station Association (ARSA) has set March 31 through April 2 as the dates for its annual repair symposium at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel
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DAE hangs for-sale sign on its StandardAero
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) is accepting offers “for part or all of StandardAero,” according to a Reuters report released last month, raising question
Bizav Warriors: Derrick Buggi
Some in the business aviation industry leave behind their families and jobs to serve in active war zones.
Maintenance and Modifications
Houston Hobby MRO expands based business
Enterprise Jet Center evolved from Enterprise Products, a gas and oil company that opened a flight department in 1979.
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EASA Approves AvFab Beechjet 400 and Cessna 441 Divan
Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) has been granted EASA approval for the installation of its Beechjet 400 two-place divan.
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Boca Aircraft Gets Bermuda AMO Approval
The Bermuda Department of Civil Aviation has granted approval to Boca Aircraft Maintenance to maintain and repair Bermuda-registered aircraft under an AM
Regulations and Government
Deadline Extended for IA Renewal Clarification
The FAA has issued a Notice of Proposed Policy intended to clarify the definition of “actively engaged” for purposes of issuing and renewing the A&P
Maintenance and Modifications
Snecma To Provide Full CFM56-5B Support for ACJs
Snecma and Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) signed an agreement for Snecma to provide full service support for the CFM International CFM56-5B turbofans
Maintenance and Modifications
NATA Announces Call for 2011 AMT technician Awards
The submission deadline for maintenance organizations to participate in the National Air Transportation Association’s new Aviation Maintenance Technician
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Goodyear Offers Tire Care & Maintenance Manual
Knowing your limits is sage advice, and when it comes to aircraft tire wear, it’s all about routine inspection and knowing the facts.
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Bombardier Opens Regional Support Office in Dubai
Learjet, Challenger and Global operators have a new choice for maintenance in the Middle East now that Bombardier Aerospace has opened a new regional sup
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AS9100 Certification Granted to Summit Aviation
Summit Aviation has received AS9100 aerospace quality standard system certification at its Somerset, Ky., facility.
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Chromalloy Opens Casting Center in Tampa
A new 150,000-sq-ft investment casting facility has been opened in Tampa, Fla., by Chromalloy Castings.
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West Star Offers Dallas-based Mobile Support Team
West Star Aviation has added a mobile support team (MST) to its Dallas facility.
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Bizav Maintenance
“The general aviation industry has been hit hard for the past two years, resulting in massive downsizing in many areas.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air China and CFM Finalize Engine MRO Joint Venture
In early 2007, Air China and CFM International agreed to establish a maintenance, repair and ov
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Jet Aviation Basel Offers Falcon 2000 Refurb Options
Designated Dassault Falcon completions center Jet Aviation Basel has introduced Jet Falcon, a c
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Cessna Adds Mobile Service Units in U.S. and Europe
Cessna Aircraft is adding three maintenance trucks to its international ground-based mobile ser
