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;

Contributor

David A. Lombardo

Riley Aviation of Kirsch Municipal Airport in Sturgis, Mich., has received FAA certification as a Part 145 repair station for limited instrument and limited radio aircraft. The company also offers major and minor phase inspections, complete interior refurbishment, full-scale helicopter maintenance and maintenance management. Riley Aviation is also a full-service FBO offering charter and aircraft management.

New developments at FBOs including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Michigan FBO OK’d for Part 145 insrument and radio work

Riley Aviation of Kirsch Municipal Airport in Sturgis, Mich., has received FAA certification as a Part 145 repair station for limited instrument and limite

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Curt Epstein

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

Company won an RFP at Central Wyoming Airport

California FBO Five Rivers Expands Footprint to Wyoming

The 26,510 sq ft of space brings the facility to more than 100,000 sq ft of hangars

Northern California FBO Expands with Hangar Purchase

Facility is company’s first in the Kingdom, with more on the way

Universal Aviation Begins Operations in Saudi Arabia

It will join the company’s location at Nashville International Airport

Atlantic Aviation Starts Work on Second Nashville FBO

KKR purchased the FBO chain in 2021

Apollo Funds Acquires Major Stake in Atlantic Aviation

Spring City Aviation now has four FBOs in the Badger State

Wisconsin FBO Chain Expands with Janesville Purchase

Work will begin on the Boulder City facility by the end of the year

Developer Gets Lease for Vegas-area Hangar Complex

The facility pays tribute to the airfield’s WWII service

Pilot Steps In To Operate Kansas FBO

More In FBOs