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
Cutter Aviation Named GE ASC for M601 and H80 Engines
GE Aviation has named Cutter Aviation an authorized service center for GE’s M601
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Aviation Breaks Ground on Auburn Facility
GE Aviation has broken ground on a new jet engine components factory in Auburn, Ala.
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West Star Names John Hayes as General Manager
West Star Aviation has named John Hayes general manager at its Dallas Love Field facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Issues AD on Socata TBM 700 Electrical System
The FAA has issued an Airworthiness Directive for the Socata TBM 700 electrical system.
Maintenance and Modifications
Dynomax Adds AS9100 Rev C Quality Certificate
Chicago-based Dynomax has earned AS9100 Revision C quality certification.
Maintenance and Modifications
Smyrna Air Center Testing GE H80 on King Air 90
Smyrna Air Center has begun a flight test/data recording program with the new GE H80, 800-shp engine on the King Air 90 series.
Maintenance and Modifications
ST Aerospace Offers Narrow- and Widebody Maintenance Training
Aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul service provider ST Aerospace has been certified as a Part 147 Maintenance Training Organization (MTO)
Maintenance and Modifications
Gal Mena, ExecuJet Middle East Sign Service Agreement
ExecuJet Middle East has sent a letter of intent to enter into a service agreement with Gal Mena,
StandardAero Expands North American Mobile Services
StandardAero has added mobile service teams in Scottsdale, Ariz., and Dallas, Ga.
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Duncan Aviation Offers Video on Reducing Interior Refurb Cost
Two new resources are available to Duncan Aviation customers that explain how to economize costs and downtime for interior refurbishments.
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Emirates and GE Team on Dubai Engine Overhaul Facility
GE Aviation will oversee the design and construction of Emirate’s new engine overhaul shop to be built in Dubai.
Maintenance and Modifications
BCX Software Develops Airworthiness Management System
Wichita-based BCX Software, a recently established electronic data management firm, is developing Airworthiness Management System.
AIN Blog: That’s What Families Do
I brought my 13-year-old golden retriever, Megan, home from the intensive-care unit to die.
Maintenance and Modifications
Comlux Aviation Services Appoints Bailey as CEO
The board of directors of Indianapolis-based Comlux Aviation Services has named Tony Bailey as CEO.
Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Proposes Bombardier CL-600 AD on Air-Driven Generator
The FAA proposes to issue an airworthiness directive for certain variants of the Bombardier CL-600, 601 and 604.
Maintenance and Modifications
GE Aviation and Iberia Ink CF34-8 Overhaul Deal
GE Aviation and Iberia Maintenance have signed an agreement that will provide Iberia with OEM technical support for its maintenance and repair services on
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Duncan Aviation Satellite Avionics Shops Relocate
The Teterboro, N.J., and St. Louis, Mo. avionics shops of Duncan Aviation have moved into new locations.
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JetFlite Offers Aircraft Refinishment Program
JetFlite International’s (JFI) Long Beach, Calif. facility has launched an aircraft refinishment program that repairs and refinishes existent components an
Maintenance and Modifications
Tanis, Bruce’s Custom Covers Team on AOG Protection
Glenwood, Minn.-based Tanis Aircraft Products has partnered with Bruce’s Custom Covers to fabricate Tanis-brand insulated aircraft covers to protect aircra
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Eurocopter Reinforces Middle East Support
Eurocopter has entered into an agreement with Global Aerospace Logistics (GAL) as part of the airframer’s continuing effort to strengthen its profile and c
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Chromalloy Wins Third Repair Approval from Japan
Chromalloy received its third approved organization exposition (AOE) certificate from the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB).
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StandardAero Environmental Management System OK'd
StandardAero has received third-party certification for its environmental-management system (EMS) used at its 13 primary facilities in the U.S., Canada, Eu
Maintenance and Modifications
Ikhana Gives Twin Otter a New Lease on Life
You won’t hear John Zublin, CEO of Ikhana Aircraft Services, saying, “You only live once,” at least not when it comes to the Twin Otter. Ikhana has receive
Maintenance and Modifications
Jet Aviation Basel appoints Kraft to V-P
Ruedi Kraft has been named vice president of market development and completion sales for Jet Aviation Basel effective December 1.
FAA Issues AD for Eurocopter AS350 and AS355
The FAA has issued a Final Rule amendment superseding an existing airworthiness directive for specified Eurocopter AS350s and AS355s with certain tail-roto
Maintenance and Modifications
Germanwings and Lufthansa Technik Sign Strategic Partnership
Germanwings and Lufthansa Technik have signed a contract for technical services to support the airline’s fleet of 30 Airbus A319s.
Maintenance and Modifications
Ontic Offers King Air Maintenance
Ontic, a provider of OEM legacy products and systems, will now offer MRO support for the King Air through its Houston facility.
Maintenance and Modifications
JetFlite International Long Beach Receives Part 145 Certification
JetFlite International has been awarded an FAR Part 145 repair station certificate for its JFI JetCenter on Long Beach Airport.
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Engine Service Deals Available for Challenger and Global
Challenger, Global 7000 and Global 8000 operators now have two new engine service options.
Maintenance and Modifications
Timco To Manufacture Interiors in North Carolina
Timco Aerosystems has opened a new 120,000-sq-ft aircraft interiors manufacturing facility in Wallburg, N.C., near its Greensboro headquarters.
