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
Earthquake Shakes Up NBAA Mx Conference
Attendees arriving early to participate in the 25th NBAA Maintenance Management Confere
Maintenance and Modifications
Satcom Direct Training OK’d for IA Renewal Credit
Airborne voice and data provider Satcom Direct received FAA approval for inspection authorization (IA) renewal credit for its new Inmarsat satellite commun
Maintenance and Modifications
Aviation Worldwide Services Acquired by AAR
AAR has signed an agreement to acquire Aviation Worldwide Services (AWS) from Xe Services (formerly Blackwater USA).
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Hawker 4000 Service Center Opens in Southeast Asia
Hawker Pacific’s Singapore maintenance base has been appointed the first Hawker 4000 authorized service center in Southeast Asia.
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Bombardier To Charge State Sales Tax for Smart Parts
A recent announcement by Bombardier Aerospace is causing a stir among Smart Parts customers.
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FAA’s Hickey Addresses ARSA Symposium
The FAA’s deputy associate administrator of aviation safety spoke
Bizav Warrior: April 2010
Jim Kohler, Lt.
FBOs
New Avfuel dealer Stuart Jet
Center, about 30 miles north of Palm Beach, Fla., operates from a 53-acre facility with more than 15 acres of ramp space and 250,000 sq ft of hangar space
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Sierra Industries Gets STC for 406-MHz ELT on Cessna Citation
The FAA has issued a supplemental type certificate (STC) to Sierra Industries for the installation of the Artex C406 (406 MHz) emergency locator transmitte
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Midcoast Aviation Offers Falcon Dry Bay Mod
Falcon operators may now turn to Midcoast Aviation to meet the requirements of an impending airworthiness directive that will require structural modificati
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Evergreen Helicopters Selects Avtrak for Maintenance Tracking
Avtrak and Evergreen Helicopters have signed a multi-year agreement under which Avtrak will provide the helicopter operator with its suite of maintenance t
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Bombardier Expands M&O Conferences Internationally
Five regional Bombardier maintenance and operations (M&O) conferences are slated for this year.
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MSP Jet Center becomes Part 145 Repair Station
“Receiving our Part 145 repair station certification from the FAA was an extremely proud moment for me and the entire MSP Jet Center team,” president Tim A
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Dassault Falcon little Rock Gains FAA ODA Status
The FAA has granted Dassault Falcon the authority to act as organization designation authorization (ODA) for its Little Rock Completion Center and Dassault
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Elliott Aviation and JSSI Sign Service Center Agreement
Moline, Ill.-based Elliott Aviation has signed a service center agreement with Jet Support Services (JSSI) to provide scheduled and unscheduled main
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MxPro Training Course receives Chinese certification
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) and FlightSafety International have received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of China (CAAC) to conduct theoretical and
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Starlink Aviation Takes on Bombardier CRJ200 Project
Under the terms of an agreement signed by Starlink Aviation and Amax International Aircraft Leasing, Starlink will complete a major maintenance project on
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ATP and Avantext Settle patent-infringement Litigation
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) and Avantext announced the amicable settlement of all federal litigation between them.
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NCATT Transitions to Independent Nonprofit
The National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) is now an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to serving the aerospace in
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Jet Aviation London Gets Falcon 2000 Base Mx OK
Line and base maintenance for the Dassault Falcon 2000 series can now be accommodated at the Jet Aviation London Biggin Hill facility.
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Reliable Jet Maintenance Adds Venezuelan Approval
The Falcon 2000, Beechcraft 400XP and Diamond 300 have been added to Boca Raton, Fla.-based Reliable Jet Maintenance’s FAA repair station authorization.
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Arinc’s Asset Management Offers Inventory Control
IT directors concerned with the rising cost of parts and inventory management have another option available.
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StandardAero To Reopen Springfield TFE731 Shop
The engine shop at StandardAero’s Springfield, Ill.
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Lufthansa Technik Experienced Modest Gain in 2009
Hamburg-based Lufthansa Technik Group reports that it recorded a small increase in revenue and stable profits last year.
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Midcoast Aviation Earns STC ODA Designation
The FAA has approved a supplemental type certificate organization designation authorization (STC ODA) for Midcoast Aviation.
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ACJ Centre Chooses Amos for Mx Management
Airbus Corporate Jet Centre (ACJC) has selected the aircraft maintenance and engineering system (Amos) to manage its maintenance services.
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Elliott Aviation Signs JSSI Service Center Agreement
Moline, Ill.-based Elliott Aviation has signed a service center agreement with Jet Support Services (JSSI) to provide scheduled and unscheduled maintenance
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MxPro Training Course Certified in China
Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) and FlightSafety International have received approval from the Civil Aviation Authority of China to conduct theoretical and practic
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier Continues To Expand International Support
Bombardier has scheduled five regional maintenance and operations conferences for this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
ATP and Avantext Settle Litigation
Aircraft Technical Publishers (ATP) and Avantext announced an amicable settlement of all federal litigation between the two companies.
