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
AAR To Acquire Aviation Worldwide Services
AAR has signed an agreement to acquire Aviation Worldwide Services (AWS) from Xe Services.
Maintenance and Modifications
Southeast Asia site ok’d for Hawker 4000 work
Hawker Beechcraft has appointed Hawker Pacific Singapore the first authorized service center in Southeast Asia for the Hawker 4000.
Maintenance and Modifications
Macon Joins Bombardier Service Center Network
Bombardier Aerospace has opened its third commercial aircraft service center in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
NATA Announces New MX Organization Award
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has developed a new maintenance honor open to any full-time aircraft and/or components maintenance or re
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna Adds Midwest Mobile Service Unit
Cessna Aircraft has added a sixth Citation mobile service unit (MSU) to its ServiceDirect system to augment support capability for the domestic Cessna Cita
Maintenance and Modifications
FlightSafety To Provide P&WC MX Training
Pratt & Whitney Canada last month announced it had entered a long-term agreement with FlightSafety International to provide worldwide maintenance training
Maintenance and Modifications
Sky Maintenance Is AgustaWestland Authorized Center
AgustaWestland has appointed Sky Maintenance Services (SMS) of France an authorized service center for the A109, AW109 Power, Grand and GrandNew light twin
Maintenance and Modifications
FSI/Cessna MX Advantage Program Gets Wichita Facility
FlightSafety International will build a training center in Wichita, Kan.
Maintenance and Modifications
Airworks Named India’s Honeywell Authorized Center
Honeywell has named India-based Air Works as a regional forward-stocking location partner for key mechanical and avionics parts.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault Falcon Adds Hong Kong ASC; Shanghai is Next
“We now have an agreement in place with Hawker Pacific in Shanghai to become our next authorized service center (ASC) once all MRO approvals have been gran
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Associated Air raises its game
“The reports of our demise are greatly exaggerated.
Comlux expands mx, completions at Indy
Comlux officially opened its new completion and maintenance facility at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) last week.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dassault launches new system for Falcon product support
Dassault Falcon is reorganizing its service support strategy, with a particular focus on technical assistance, parts inventory and the service center struc
FBOs
Hangar Collapse Raises Insurance Questions
The February 6 collapse of the Dulles Jet Center roof under a heavy blanket of snow– and the estimated $300 million worth of corporate jets damaged or dest
Maintenance and Modifications
Soundproofing System Available for Challenger 300
Silentium Air has received FAA STC approval for its Silentium Air 300 soundproofing system for the Bombardier Challenger 300.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mid-Continent Gets TSO for Lithium Emergency Power
Mid-Continent Instruments' cutting-edge lithium battery, the MD835 emergency power supply, has received TSO certification from the FAA.
Maintenance and Modifications
AEC Offers Online Tech Pubs and Revision Service
Maintenance personnel familiar with the challenges of matching maintenance and certification documents with the actual aircraft configuration will apprecia
Maintenance and Modifications
Comlux Opens Indy Completion and Mx Center
A year-and-a-half after Comlux spent $3.4 million to purchase and renovate the Indianapolis Jet Center, it officially opened its completion and maintenance
Cabin Interior and Electronics
Elliott Aviation breathes new life into older aircraft
At a time when operators are closely watching how every euro is spent, Elliott Aviation is offering a broad range of aircraft upgrades that help owners ext
Maintenance and Modifications
Associated Air Center Delivers Refurbed BBJs, ACJ
Associated Air Center (AAC) recently delivered two Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) as well as its 13th Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ).
Maintenance and Modifications
P&WC and FSI To Expand Training Network
A long-term collaboration agreement has been announced between Pratt & Whitney Canada and FlightSafety International to expand the engine company’s glo
Maintenance and Modifications
Istanbul Gets Eclipse Platinum Service Center
Eclipse Aerospace has located its first Platinum service center in Europe for Eclipse EA500 aircraft service, maintenance and modifications.
Maintenance and Modifications
Mumbai Added to Bombardier’s Support Network
“Despite the challenging economic times, Bombardier has continued to invest in strengthening i
Maintenance and Modifications
ADI Gets STC for Night-vision Lighting on MD902
Aero Dynamix (ADI) has been granted EASA Part 145 approval following the completion of the first EASA STC approval for a night-vision lighting system on an
Maintenance and Modifications
Rockwell Collins To Provide LPV Upgrade for King Air
A supplemental type certificate (STC) has been approved for Rockwell Collins to provide localizer performance with vertical guidance (LPV) upgrades for the
Maintenance and Modifications
Talon Air Extends Aircraft Maintenance to the Public
Republic Airport Farmingdale, N.Y.-based Talon Air, an aircraft management and charter operator, has expanded its services after receiving FAA certificatio
Maintenance and Modifications
PW1524G Engine Turbine Completed
MTU Aero Engines held a “last bolt” ceremony to mark a major milestone in the development of Pratt & Whitney’s PurePower PW1524G geared turbofan engine sla
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Aviation Makes Big Investment in New Technology
GE Canada has announced that its GE Aviation business is planning to invest $63.5 million over the next six years to diversify its product line at the GE A
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Citation X Elevator Replacement
The FAA is proposing a mandatory
