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;

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David A. Lombardo

Conklin &amp; de Decker has released the latest version of its maintenance management software. Like other versions of the software, MxManager Version 7.0 does maintenance tracking, inventory, work orders and management reporting, but the company touts the new edition’s suitability for international organizations. In addition to expanded address information designed to accommodate international addresses, Version 7.0 can order parts and services in a variety of currencies while maintaining the organization’s inventory in one currency.
The new version has an improved discrepancy function that allows tracking individual discrepancies, respective corrective actions for each aircraft, viewing of deferred as well as open and closed discrepancies, and a reporting feature

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

Conklin & De Decker releases MXManager 7.0

Conklin & de Decker has released the latest version of its maintenance management software.

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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.

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German company may add maintenance, repair, and overhaul capacity in the U.S. market

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Jessica Reed

DJM Service Plus Rewards program awards points for spending on labor

Desert Jet Maintenance Launches Loyalty Rewards Program

Amy Wilder

News and issues concerning general aviation, specifically airplanes and helicopters powered by piston and alternative engines (i.e., non-turbine powered aircraft). Subjects include aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

News and developments about everything that goes into the cabin of an aircraft, from floor coverings to headliners, with a special emphasis on in-flight entertainment, communications and other electronics for passengers. If it is in the cabin of an aircraft, it’s covered here.

News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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Kerry Lynch

News and developments about aircraft engines, including turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft and piston.

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