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
Bell 429 is first helo with MSG-3
“The Bell 429 is the first helicopter to have a maintenance program designed under MSG-3,” Neil Marshall, program director for the Bell 429 project, told <
Rotorcraft
Donaldson filter system approved for Bell 430
“Even something as simple as sand ingestion can easily reduce an engine’s time between overhauls by 50 percent or more,” said Bob Stenberg, business develo
Cobham Selects AAR for Component Repair Management
AAR has been selected by Cobham Aviation Services UK to provide repair management and overhaul services in support of Cobham’s maintenance facility in Bour
NATA Names Gary Driggers 2010 Ong Award Recipient
The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) will present the William A.
Singapore Polytechnic's Students Take Flight with P&W
Singapore Polytechnic (SP) and Pratt & Whitney have signed a memorandum of understanding under which the school’s students will have the opportunity to
PAMA Begins Search for New President
The Professional Aviation Maintenance Association (PAMA) has announced that its leadership selection committee is developing a list of viable candidates an
NCATT Transitions to Self-sustaining Non-Profit
One of the anomalies of aviation is the lack of FAA direction for, and even recognition of, avionics technicians.
NCATT Transitions to Self-sustaining Non-Profit
One of the anomalies of aviation is the lack of FAA direction for, and even recognition of, avionics technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Designates Phenom Service Center in California
Clay Lacy Aviation of Van Nuys, Calif., has been named an Embraer-authorized service center for the Phenom 100 and Phenom 300 jets in Southern California.
Maintenance and Modifications
Viking Opens New Facility; Obtains EASA Approval
To accommodate expanding operations for Twin Otter 400 production and support for de Havilland Canada legacy aircraft operators, Viking has added an 84,000
Maintenance and Modifications
HBC Quick Response To Support Olympics, Daytona 500
Hawker Beechcraft operators flying to the Winter Olympics and the Daytona 500 Nascar race will have the support of the HBC quick response team.
Maintenance and Modifications
Report: Asia-Pacific Market Growth Driven by Mx Demand
Research conducted by Frost & Sullivan has found that a growing population of wealthy individuals and improving government regulations are making their mar
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream’s Thiele Named Sr Regional Sales Manager
Gulfstream Aerospace has named Florian “Flo” Thiele senior regional sales manager, product support sales, for parts of Europe, the Middle East and Asia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Centers of Excellence Opened by BBA Aviation ERO Group
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) is creating centers of excellence (COE) at each of its major repair and overhaul facilities in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Southwind Named Goodrich Authorized Service Center
Aftermarket service and support provider Southwind Aviation has been named an authorized service center by Goodrich Engine Control and Electrical Power Sys
Maintenance and Modifications
Embraer Executive Jets Adds Asia Pacific Service Center
ExecuJet Australia has been named by Embraer as the exclusive authorized executive jet service provider in Australia.
Maintenance and Modifications
Cessna Aircraft Expands Customer Support Worldwide
Cessna’s fifth Citation mobile service unit (MSU) and two-technician crew starts service this week, based at Sheltair Aviation at Hollywood/Fort Lauderdale
Bizav Warrior: Greg Alan Caires
Greg Alan Caires: Lieutenant, U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
MRO Profile: MSP Jet Center
Tim Ashenfelter, owner of MSP Jet Center, has a history of finding opportunity in an economic downturn, and last year proved no different.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: New ATR support center added in Kuala Lumpur
ATR has opened a logistics support center in Kuala Lumpur.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Fokker Services, Goodrich sign licensing agreement
A manufacturing license agreement has been signed between Fokker Services and Goodrich’s Landing Gear business for the future manufacturing and supply of F
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Elite Aviation extends mx services to the public
Van Nuys, Calif.-based charter operator Elite Aviation has created a new division and is now offering its previously in-house maintenance services to the p
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: BBA Aviation ERO establishes centers of excellance
BBA Aviation Engine Repair and Overhaul Group (ERO) is creating centers of excellence (COE) at each of its major repair and overhaul facilities in the U.S.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Snap-on offers multimeter certification program
Snap-on Industrial is offering a multimeter certification program designed to meet the electrical monitoring requirements of technicians.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Falcon wing tank mod approval goes to StandardWero
StandardAero has become the first authorized independent service center in North America trained to perform wing tank (dry bay) modifications on the Dassau
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Flight safety and Wayfarer establish savings program
Under an agreement reached between Wayfarer Aviation and FlightSafety International, maintenance crew training will be discounted off FlightSafety’s
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Southeast aerospace buys Global Aerospace Cunsulting
Global Aerospace Consulting, which provides design, integration, certification and aircraft technical publications, has been acquired by Southeast Aerospac
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Twin Commander Aircraft relocates to East Coast
Twin Commander Aircraft has completed its relocation from Arlington, Wash., to Creedmoor, N.C.
Maintenance and Modifications
Hot section: Hawker Beechcraft signs Hartzell Propeller deal
Hartzell Propeller has entered into a five-year agreement with Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) to be the exclusive provider of constant-speed propellers for all th
