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
Chromalloy Boosts Commitment in Asia
Chromalloy has opened a South Korean subsidiary in Seoul.
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CRS Jet Spares Increases Managed Repair Capabilities
CRS Jet Spares is expanding its customer property overhaul program to include services such as additional technical resources and new capabilities from mem
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AIN Blog: Are Safety Management Systems Over-regulation or a Necessary Evil?
The older I get the more I find reality forces me to take solace in the reminiscence of the good old days.
Maintenance and Modifications
NASA To Study High Ice Water Content Flight
Why some engines fail in flight is the subject of a new NASA research program.
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Bombardier Plans New Regional Support Office in Brazil
Bombardier Aerospace is opening its first regional support office (RSO) in Latin America.
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CRS Jet Spares Signs Agreement with Aeross
A memorandum of understanding has been signed between Aeross and CRS Jet Spares to provide support for the Brazilian business aviation community.
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Wichita State Spends Big on R&D
Wichita State University has risen to second among the nation’s universities in aeronautical research and development expenditures, according to the latest
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Sikorsky Helitech OK’d for FSI Mx Training
FlightSafety International (FSI) has named Sikorsky Helitech of Brisbane, Australia, an approved maintenance training center to provide training for Pratt
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Industry Disengages from ‘Actively Engaged’ IA Policy
The FAA has issued a Notice of Policy that clarifies the term “actively engage
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Miami Wheel and Brake Facility Expanded by AAR
AAR has expanded its Miami aircraft wheel and brake services facility.
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JSfirm.com Creates Job Distribution Network
Whether you’re looking for a job or trying to hire someone, the key to success is getting the attention of the right people.
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Bonded Warehouse for Jet Aviation Sorocaba
Jet Aviation Sorocaba received approval to operate a bonded warehouse (a facility that holds goods awaiting duty or tax to be paid on them).
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Aeroinv.com Lists 150,000-part Inventory on ILS
Aftermarket aircraft parts supplier Aeroinv.com will now be listing more than 150,000 part SKUs worth $350 million on Inventory Locator Service.
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Mexico Targets U.S. Manufacturing Market
Mexico seeks to expand its participation in the aerospace manufacturing sector, and has ambitions of becoming a world aerospace hub.
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Medeco Locks Available for Phenom 100 and 300
In times of heightened security, aircraft locks can be problematic.
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Pentastar Aviation Approved for Piaggio Aero Support
Piaggio Aero has appointed Waterford, Mich.-based Pentastar Aviation a non-exclusive authorized service center.
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ExecuJet Sites Named Hawker Beechcraft Service Centers
Six of ExecuJet Aviation Group’s MROs have been designated Hawker Beechcraft (HBC) authorized service centers.
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Mxi Technologies Opens Hong Kong Office
Aviation maintenance management software developer Mxi Technologies is opening an office in Hong Kong and has named Witono Lukman as managing director.
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Forecast Predicts Major Growth in Commercial MRO Market
As the global economy begins to recover, the commercial aircraft MRO market can look forward to strong growth this year and beyond, according to a Visionga
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Flying Colours Sees North American Demand for Refurb
Ontario, Canada-based completions specialist Flying Colours has experienced a steady growth in orders since the beginning of this year’s first quarter, wit
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FAA Approves Eclipse Jets To Return to 41,000 Feet
The FAA has cleared all Eclipse 500 very light jets to re
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University of Illinois Studies Mechanic Fatigue
The University of Illinois is currently hosting an online survey to collect data on maintenance technic
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AAR Aircraft Services Eyeing Salina Location
With an eye toward expanding in the regional aircraft maintenance market, AAR Aircraft Services is exploring adding a maintenance, repair and overhaul faci
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Health Insurer Targets Small Aviation Companies
Berkley Accident and Health has set up Encap Business Aviation Captive to create “an insurance brokerage program specifically for business aviation employe
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Associated Air Center Adds Mockup for Design Work
Associated Air Center, StandardAero’s large transport-category VIP aircraft completions center in Dallas, has developed a full-scale airframe mockup for cr
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Professional Aviation Associates Eyes Helo Market
Professional Aviation Associates, which claims to be the largest independent parts and rotable supplier for the Beech King Air and Beech 1900, has plans to
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Jet Aviation Changes MRO Leadership in EMEA and Asia
Jet Aviation has made several key personnel changes.
AIN Blog: Saving an Aviation Institution
I was rearranging the contents of one of my bookshelves to make room for a stack of books that had been read but had no permanent residence.
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West Star Offers Maintenance on Spirit of St. Louis
West Star Aviation has partnered with Tac Air to provide services on Spirit of St.
