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.&nbsp;
Lombardo holds an A&amp;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.&nbsp;

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David A. Lombardo

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) responded to comprehensive financial reform legislation reached by Congress by saying, “We commend the congressional conference committee and specifically Chairmen Lincoln and Peterson for completing their work of the last two years by obtaining agreement to send President Obama a strong bill that will put a stop to Wall Street’s reckless and excessive speculation in oil markets.” ATA is the industry trade organization that represents many of the U.S. air carriers. 
The statement, issued by ATA president and CEO James May, stated that during the severe oil price swings of 2008 the ATA Board of Directors established several goals that have been included in the legislation. He cited controls on “excessive speculation” by establishing tough regulatory oversight and transparency in the commodity markets; and increased transparency by requiring exchange trading and clearing of most derivatives and other contracts while preserving the ability of bona fide physical hedgers to continue to hedge their own commercial risks. 
“Fuel costs shot up $42 billion between 2003 and 2008 due in large measure to reckless speculation. While fuel remains the airlines’ highest expense, the dramatic swings in prices will be significantly contained by enactment of this measure. We urge Congress to move forward swiftly to send this bill to the President for signature,” May said.

Air Transport Association Backs Wall Street Reforms

The Air Transport Association of America (ATA) responded to comprehensive financial reform legislation reached by Congress by saying, “We commend the congr

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