GMR Aviation Consulting is an independent company providing consultancy services and expert reports, particularly in complex high value aviation litigation.
Our Aviation Consultants are extremely well qualified and experienced, with a wealth of specialist knowledge across a wide range of disciplines. They include currently licensed professionals, who are all up to date on the latest aviation regulations and flight procedures in the UK, US and internationally.
GMR Experts include:
·Airline Transport Pilots - fixed wing and rotary
·Helicopter Pilots
·Flight Instructors/Examiners
·Military Pilots – fixed wing and rotary
·Aerobatic/Display Pilots
·Test Pilots
· Engineers
·Air Traffic Controllers
·Dispatchers
·Airline cabin crew
GMR Consulting offers expertise in:
·Aircraft accident reconstruction
·Maintenance and engineering issues
·Mechanical Failures
·Human error
·Weather/meteorological factors
·Airshow regulations and flight safety protocols
·FLIR and NVG technology
·Airline cabin safety
·Other aviation services
GMR Consultants are experienced in acting for lawyers representing both claimants and defendants and many have given oral testimony.
Accident / damage litigation (Air Transport) Aerospace (Aeronautical) Engineering Air / Water / Weather / Meteorology Air Accident Investigation Air Engine Failure Air Operator Certification Air Passenger Operations Air Transport Air Transport / General Air Transport Disputes Air Transport Health / Safety Air Transport Security Aircraft Maintenance Airframe Failure Airlines / Air Transport Operation Airports / Ground Services Airworthiness Avionics Electronics Helicopter Services Pilot Training / Flying Schools Regulation / statutory requirements (Aviation) Systems / electronics / instruments failure (Aircraft) Weather / Meteorology
Aviation Law Air Show Fatality: Plaintiff
Following a fatal incident at an air show, GMR was asked to evaluate the probable causes of the accident and identify areas of liability. As a result of reviewing all of the available evidence, including the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident report and video footage, it was possible to carry out a detailed risk analysis of the event. As a result of the expert evidence, the plaintiff was awarded significant damages. Case Report
Aviation Law Airliner Turbulence Injury: Defendant
GMR was retained by attorneys representing one of the major US airlines in a case involving a passenger injured during turbulence on a commercial flight. Following an extensive review of the circumstances surrounding the incident, written evidence was submitted, followed by a deposition with oral testimony. Key aspects of the case included meteorological data analysis, flight crew and cabin service protocols and procedures for the safety of passengers. As a result of the evidence submitted the damages were significantly reduced. Case Report
Aviation Law Helicopter Fatalities: Defendant
Following a fatal helicopter accident, GMR was asked to provide an expert opinion on whether the pilot was in breach of certain air navigation orders by electing to fly in adverse weather conditions. GMR reviewed the AAIB report, meteorological data for the day in question and the pilot’s licenses, qualifications and experience. Having evaluated the evidence, it was our expert’s opinion that the pilot was not flying in contravention of any regulations. Case Report
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