Aviation Expert Witness
At Strategic Air, we provide trusted aviation expert witness services for courts, tribunals, insurers, coroners, legal teams, and government agencies. With more than 35 years of operational and regulatory aviation experience, we deliver precise, evidence-based analysis to support investigations and legal decision-making. When you choose us as your aircraft expert witness, you’ll receive a meticulous assessment and clear, authoritative testimony.
For professional, independent guidance from a respected aircraft expert witness, contact us on 1300 399 426, email info@strategicair.com.au, or submit an enquiry through our online form.
Civil Matters
Strategic Air provides independent, qualified aviation 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 aviation witness services to support coronial investigations involving aviation-related deaths. Our role as an independent aviation witness ensures 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 aviation witness services in matters brought before review bodies such as the Administrative Review Tribunal (ART). As an independent aviation witness, 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
"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
Decades of Aviation Expertise
With 35+ years of operational and regulatory experience, our team provides an unmatched depth of knowledge in aviation safety, compliance, engineering, and industry practice. This ensures every report and assessment is grounded in real-world operational understanding.
Global Media Recognition
Regularly featured by international outlets such as CNN, Al Jazeera, and the Daily Telegraph, we are known publicly as an “CNN Aviation Expert”, reinforcing the credibility and trustworthiness expected from a high-level aircraft expert witness.
Proven Courtroom & Tribunal Experience
As an experienced independent aviation witness, we prepare court-ready documentation, deliver precise oral and written testimony, and support legal teams with technical clarity. Our structured approach ensures findings are explained logically, comprehensively, and defensibly.
True Independence & Impartiality
As an independent aviation witness, we provide unbiased findings and ssessments based solely on evidence, data, and established aviation principles, never on speculation or assumption.
Why Engage Strategic Air as Your Aviation Expert Witness?
As a trusted authority in aviation consulting and a leading independent expert witness, we are uniquely positioned to provide reliable, accurate, and defensible expert evidence. Our credentials, industry reputation, and analytical depth set us apart.
Dr Tony Stanton
Highly experienced aviation expert for legal matters . Learn more about Tony by clicking the link below.
What an Aviation Expert Witness Provides
As your appointed aircraft expert witness, we:
- Analyse operational decisions, flight data, maintenance records, and compliance obligations
- Identify contributing factors in incidents, disputes, or regulatory actions
- Clarify complex aviation terminology and processes for non-technical stakeholders
- Prepare structured reports that stand up to legal scrutiny
- Provide professional written or oral testimony where required
A highly skilled aircraft expert witness can help legal teams understand technical evidence with accuracy and confidence.
Do You Need an Expert Aviation Witness?
If you require a qualified, credible, and independent expert witness for an aviation-related matter, Strategic Air is here to help. Call 1300 399 426, email info@strategicair.com.au, or reach out via our online form to speak with trusted aviation consulting experts committed to accuracy, professionalism, and clarity.