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
Collins Venue Selected for Flying Colours ExecLiners
The first installation has taken place in a CRJ200 conversion.
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
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
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
Aviall and Michelin Announce Collaboration Agreement
The deal is intended to improve customer service through streamlined logistics.
Maintenance and Modifications
Composite Prop for Supervan 900 Under Development
Along with the Honeywell TPE331, the new prop further boosts the Caravan's performance.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
Gulfstream Launches 3-D Paint Projection Process
The software projects a multi-dimensional paint scheme onto the aircraft, eliminating the need for design on a flat schematic.
Maintenance and Modifications
Amac Aerospace Secures New Maintenance Contracts
The facility also returned several aircraft to service after C-Checks.
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.
Maintenance and Modifications
VIH Aerospace Performing EC130 Inspections
The company is expanding its support for the H130 and H125.
Maintenance and Modifications
Air Capital Interiors Expands Repair Capabilities
The company has held an FAA repair station certificate for a year.
Maintenance and Modifications
Vector Tests PT6A-140 at South African Facility
The Vector facility has been a designated overhaul facility for the engine since mid-2014.
Maintenance and Modifications
Boeing Honors Prime Air
The company has received a number of performance awards from Boeing.
Maintenance and Modifications
eMaint Introduces Interactive Image Mapping
The product provides a graphical representation of a client's work site, among other things.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Doc Seeks To Prevent Loss-of-Control Accidents
Inadequate engine maintenance blamed for engine failures.
Engines
QTA Finds Market for Learjet 60 Inlet Upgrade
The company has plans to announce a similar program for other aircraft later this year.
Maintenance and Modifications
West Star Aviation Chattanooga Adds Second Shift
The addition is aimed at reducing customer downtime and bringing the same level of service to the company's Tennessee facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
Progressive Air Group Acquires Brant Aero
The company offers avionics and airframe MRO and inspection and maintenance services for both piston engines and turbines.
Maintenance and Modifications
208 Aviation Appointed TBM Service Center
The South African facility will provide coverage for the turboprop single on the southern portion of the continent.
Maintenance and Modifications
MROs Merge and Rebrand as Infinity Aircraft Services
Mobile Aircraft Services is merging with the MRO division of B. Coleman Aviation.
Avionics
Universal Avionics Contracts Two S-76B Projects
Heli-One Canada will begin work on the projects next month.
Maintenance and Modifications
Pemco Completes Heavy Maintenance Check on MD-87
The aircraft's luxury interior presented a new project for the Tampa, Fla. company.
Maintenance and Modifications
Alpine Aerotech Offers Overhauled Bell 212/412 Parts
The company has a pool of Bell 212/412 air management system components.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bermuda DCA OKs Flying Colours for Maintenance
MRO approved for Bombardier, Falcon, Embraer and Gulfstream
Maintenance and Modifications
Uganda’s Air Serv Maintenance Team Upgrades Credentials
The approvals underscore the company's investment in safety.
Maintenance and Modifications
Industry Decries 'Untenable' Parts Documentation Guidance
Current guidance has cost the agencies and industry time and consternation, says the group.
Maintenance and Modifications
Bombardier OKs Skyservice To Work on More Models
The Montreal-based company has added to the aircraft model list that it covers.
