Aviation / air transport

Introduction

With laws impacting its conduct from almost all levels of government, the aviation industry is one of the most regulated across the globe. Some of the main issues which are dealt with in aviation law matters are of a commercial nature, including aircraft acquisitions, airline sales and financing. Following accidents involving aircraft, claims in negligence and product liability against airlines are also dealt with through aviation law. The International Civil Aviation Organization, an agency under the United Nations, provides general rules regarding international aviation law.

At the bottom of this profile are brief details of a number of the experts that Expert Experts represents. Call our office to discuss your requirements and to obtain a recommendation that suits your needs and budget.

What Expert Evidence

Experts required in aviation law matters usually specialise in the functioning of the aviation industry or of aircraft themselves.

Experts in this field may be responsible for:

• Investigating aircraft accidents
   
• Assessing airline business models and processes
   
• Medical examinations of passengers alleging injury due to air travel
   

Sample Reports

For some fields of expertise we have some sample sections of de-identified reports. Please contact our office if you are interested in a sample.

Cost

The overall cost of expert opinion depends on the services required. Some of the key factors that affect the cost of advice include:

• The need for a view or inspection of a location
• The quantity of documentary material to be reviewed
• Whether there are reports of other experts to be reviewed and commented on in detail
• Whether there is a need for conferences with the expert either in person or by telephone/Skype

Relevant Articles Aviation Law Association of Australia & New Zealand

ALAANZ was established in 1980, with the aims of developing the practice of the law affecting the aviation industry and the exchange of information about aviation laws.

Australian Aviation Law

This course provides students with an awareness and appreciation of the laws that apply to the day-to-day operations within the aviation industry including government departments and agencies

Relevant Cases AV8 Air Charter Pty Ltd v Sydney Helicopters Pty Ltd [2012] NSWDC 220

Negligence case where expert opinion was used to determine whether a helicopter pilot departed from their expected standard of care in the event of a collision with overhead powerlines.

Avtex Air Services Pty Ltd and Civil Aviation Safety Authority [2010] AATA 716

Following a crash at Bankstown Airport in 2010, the expert opinion of a former director of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority was used to determine the status of two companies’ Air Operator’s Certificates.