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
CRS Delivers 75th STC Replacement Generator
Saving money is a higher priority than ever before, so there’s good news for Learjet 35 and 55 operators.
Maintenance and Modifications
M7, Essential Turbines To Support R-R 250s
M7 Aerospace has launched a program to support Rolls-Royce 250-series engine operators by teaming with Essential Turbines of Dorval, Quebec.
Maintenance and Modifications
EC Threatens Repair Station Inspection Retaliation
Europeans are “blowing smoke” and “crying wolf,” said Rep.
Maintenance and Modifications
Florida Man Runs International Parts Scam
The Clearwater (Florida) Police Department Economic Crimes Unit has charged Todd Christopher Naylor, 32, of Clearwater with four counts of grand theft rela
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P&WC PW305 Engine Draws Airworthiness Directive
The FAA has issued an airworthiness directive (AD) effective Aug.
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Changes for Internet-Based FAA AMT Awards
The 17-year-old FAA Aviation Maintenance Awards Program has undergone a major change.
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100-percent Financing for PT6A Engine Upgrade
Waco, Texas-based Blackhawk Modifications is offering an engine upgrade program with up to 100-percent financing to qualified U.S.
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Jet Aviation Singapore Adds Challenger and Citation
Jet Aviation Singapore has expanded its EASA Part 145-approved base and line maintenance service offerings to include maintenance for the Bombardier Challe
Maintenance and Modifications
Millville Jet Center Loses To Longtime Financial Woes
After an extended battle with financial problems, New Jersey-based Millville Jet Center (MJC) ended six years of operation.
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MRO Profile: Castle Aviation
“I’ve wanted to be a pilot since I was a little kid, but for a long time it didn’t seem possible,” Mike Grossmann, president of Castle Aviation, told AI
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Aviation Resource Group launches mobile maintenance
Aviation Resource Group has added mobile aircraft maintenance and repair to its services.
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Sikorsky Aerospace opens support facility in Korea
Sikorsky Aerospace Services has opened a regional parts stocking facility with Times Aerospace Korea at Gimpo Aerospace Industrial Complex in Gimpo City, G
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Avantair signs maintenance deal with Dallas Airmotive
BBA Aviation engine repair and overhaul company Dallas Airmotive and fractional ownership provider Avantair have signed a five-year engine maintenance agre
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Precision Turbines & Avatas offer alternative PT6A overhaul
Precision Turbines has entered into an agreement with Avatas Aerospace enabling Precision Turbines to offer customers a complete array of maintenance, repa
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Abaris to give composite training to FAA inspectors
The FAA has awarded a one-year renewable contract to Abaris Training to train its aviation safety inspectors in advanced composite maintenance and repair.
Maintenance and Modifications
S-76 helicopter starter-generator mod available
Sikorsky Aerospace Services has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Naasco Northeast for an improvement to S-76 helicopter starter-generators.
Maintenance and Modifications
DRF Luftrettung receives EASA Part 147 status
General Electric (GE) has purchased a 51-percent share of Airfoil Technologies International Singapore, a joint venture between GE and Teleflex, for $300 m
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream offers parts price-matching program
Gulfstream Aerospace has reintroduced its “Meet the Quote” spare parts price-matching program.
Maintenance and Modifications
Blackhawk adds European distributor
Air Alliance, a Cessna service center based in Germany, has been designated an authorized Blackhawk distributor and installation center.
Maintenance and Modifications
Company offers sulvaged Gulfstream parts
as acquired three Gulfstream IIs to disassemble and part out.
Maintenance and Modifications
Rolls-Royce expands On-Wing care services
Indianapolis is now home to the third Rolls-Royce global On-Wing Care center to open in the past 18 months.
Maintenance and Modifications
Greenwich AeroGroup adds Jim Ziegler & Banner Aerospace
Jim Ziegler has joined Greenwich AeroGroup as president and CEO.
Maintenance and Modifications
75th Power of Blue STC generator installed
CRS Jet Spares has completed its 75th STC replacement generator transaction.
Safety
Fatigue detection system can preempt human error
As business aviation has matured, the lessons learned from accidents and incidents have led to significant improvements in design, technology, materials an
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA To Update Composite Aircraft Advisory Circular
Advisory Circular AC 20-107B, pertaining to composite aircraft
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EASA Considers Part Manufacturing In Europe
The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued Preliminary Re
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Aviall To Expand Distribution of CF34-3 Engine Parts
GE Aviation has signed an exclusive agreement with Aviall Services that expands the latter’s distribution of GE CF34-3 engine parts to include unique life-
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FAR 21 Rewrite Leaves More Questions Than Answers
Unintended consequences of a proposed rewrite of FAR 21 certification p
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Chromalloy Initiates New Global Sales Structure
Chromalloy has implemented a new global sales structure, with each region of the world having a designated Chromalloy sales leader.
Maintenance and Modifications
DRF Luftrettung Offers EASA Helo Mx Type Ratings
DRF Luftrettung at Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden Airport has obtained an EASA Part 147 certificate as a training organization.
