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

Teci Adds Conquest II to Airframe Program

The company already offers engine support for the turboprop twin.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Halves TFE731 Core Inspection Times

The inspections, conducted under the FastLane program, took about two weeks.
Maintenance and Modifications

ARSA Seeks Industry Input on Technician Training

The association will add the most highly requested topics to its training schedule
Maintenance and Modifications

Amac Aerospace Returns BBJ to Service

One BBJ rolls in for service as another rolls out.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Gets Nod from Philippines CAA

The approval is for the Falcon 900 and the company is pursuing similar approval for the 2000 series.
Maintenance and Modifications

OEMs Step Up To Support Olympics-bound Bizjets

Dassault, Embraer, Bombardier, Gulfstream and Textron on site.
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Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Performing Major FOD Repair on G200

The company is replacing the aircraft's skin.
Maintenance and Modifications

C&L Aviation Group Primed for Expansion

The expansion project at the company's Maine facility is partially funded by federal grants.
Maintenance and Modifications

Vector Aerospace To Support Australian PT6A Operators

The company will provide support for four agricultural and firefighting operators Down Under.
Maintenance and Modifications

Gulfstream Service Centers Add Maintenance Approvals

Aruba, Bermuda and Cayman Islands approvals added.
Maintenance and Modifications

Dallas Avionics To Distribute Wireless Test Equipment

Company will distribute Barfield DPS1000 and 1811NG digital pitot static test sets, plus tablet to interface.
Maintenance and Modifications

Jet East Adds NDT Division

Provides NDT services at its location or the customer’s facility.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant, Nextant Partner on Beechjet, XTi Mx Plan

Operators are offered a guaranteed operating cost.
Avionics

Duncan Aviation Opens San Antonio Avionics Satellite

Tech provides on-location avionics repairs and installations.
Maintenance and Modifications

AMAC Aerospace Completes Major A320 VIP Completion

MRO returns former airliner to service as a VIP-outfitted bizliner.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero Receives STC for PT6A-140 Engine Upgrade

Under the STC StandardAero would install the engine in the Cessna Caravan 208B.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star STCs ADS-B for Challengers, Falcons

LPV functionality is available as an option.
Maintenance and Modifications

Summit Aviation OK'd for Sikorsky Support

The approval adds the S-76D to its existing approval for the S-76 Legacy models.
Maintenance and Modifications

TRU To Expand Offerings at Wichita Maintenance Academy

By year-end courses will cover some piston and jet aircraft.
Maintenance and Modifications

West Star Aviation Renews Mexico Certificate

The company's three facilities hold DGAC approval.
Maintenance and Modifications

Aviall and Michelin Announce Collaboration Agreement

The deal is intended to improve customer service through streamlined logistics.
Maintenance and Modifications

Lufthansa Technik Installs Ka-band in VIP A340

The company holds the first EASA STC for installation of the Ka-band antenna.
Maintenance and Modifications

Collins Venue Selected for Flying Colours ExecLiners

The first installation has taken place in a CRJ200 conversion.
Maintenance and Modifications

Constant Offers ADS-B OUT Upgrade for Beechjets

Deal includes a Pro Line 21 upgrade credit when an ADS-B installation is purchased
Maintenance and Modifications

Elliott Aviation Reaches One-dozen Mark in G5000 Sales

The company is offering special pricing through the first week of August.
Maintenance and Modifications

Composite Prop for Supervan 900 Under Development

Along with the Honeywell TPE331, the new prop further boosts the Caravan's performance.
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Maintenance and Modifications

J.A. Air Center To Install CAV TKS Ice Protection

The Chicago-area facility is the fourth facility to receive the company's recommendation.
Maintenance and Modifications

StandardAero To Provide TBM Engine Support in Europe

The three-year contract covers the PT6A that powers the turboprop.
Rotorcraft

Metro Aviation Completes Two Airbus H135s

Calstar is the first U.S. customer for the twin-engine rotorcraft.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jet Aviation Basel Named ACJ Authorized Service Center

The facility is a factory-approved service center for Airbus, Boeing, Bombardier, Dassault, Embraer and Gulfstream.