Expert Witness
Strategic Air has a range of experienced expert witnesses to review your particular facts and circumstances. We are experienced in writing comprehensive witness statements and appearing in Courts and Tribunals.
Civil Matters
Strategic Air provides independent, qualified expert witness services for civil litigation and dispute resolution involving aviation operations, safety, and regulatory compliance. With extensive industry and regulatory experience, we offer clear, credible insights to assist courts, legal teams, insurers, and private clients in understanding complex aviation issues.
Our Expertise Covers
Operational Incidents & Accidents
Analysis of flight operations, decision-making, maintenance records, and compliance with aviation procedures and regulations.
Regulatory & Compliance Disputes
Expert interpretation of Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) requirements and industry best practices.
Maintenance & Engineering Standards
Evaluation of MRO practices, logbooks, airworthiness directives, and technical procedures.
Aircraft Valuation & Operational Impact
Opinions on aircraft damage, operational downtime, and financial implications in contractual or liability disputes.
Flight Crew Conduct & Training Standards
Assessments of pilot qualifications, training records, CRM practices, and organisational culture.
Coronial Inquests
Strategic Air provides specialist expert witness services to support coronial investigations involving aviation-related deaths. We deliver impartial, evidence-based analysis to assist coroners in determining cause, contributing factors, and systemic issues in aircraft accidents or operational incidents.
Our Expertise Covers
Technical Analysis of Aviation Accidents
Objective assessment of flight data, operational procedures, airworthiness, and human factors.
Interpretation of Regulatory Standards
Insightful evaluation of compliance with CASA regulations, industry guidelines, and safety management systems.
Human Factors & Decision-Making
Evaluation of crew actions, fatigue, training, and cockpit resource management in the context of incident timelines.
Systemic & Organisational Factors
Identification of broader safety or procedural deficiencies that may have contributed to the event.
Clear, Court-Ready Reporting
Expert reports written in accessible language, suitable for coroners, legal teams, and non-technical stakeholders.
Appeals Tribunals
Strategic Air provides independent expert witness services in aviation matters brought before review bodies such as the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). We assist legal counsel, applicants, and government agencies with authoritative, impartial analysis of decisions.
Our Expertise Covers
Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Decisions
Expert review of regulatory actions such as AOC suspensions, pilot licence cancellations, and maintenance organisation decisions.
Operational and Safety Assessments
Independent analysis of flight operations, safety systems, maintenance records, and risk management practices relevant to regulatory findings.
Interpretation of Aviation Law and Standards
Contextual guidance on the practical application of Regulations and ICAO standards.
Support for Lawyers and Self-Represented Applicants
Expert input for case preparation, including reports, document reviews, and assistance with understanding complex technical issues.
Oral and Written Testimony
Clear, professional communication of expert findings in written reports or live testimony before the tribunal.
Feedback - Mark Eade Barrister
"Tony - CASA could not have achieved the result it did without you. Honestly, you are the most thorough, meticulous and impressive expert I have ever met. I am thrilled with the result, and the reasoning, and to you I owe my sincere thanks. You made my job easy."
Barrister Mark Eade - Barrister Acting for the Commonwealth of Australia
