My Work

I provide independent expert witness services across a wide range of aviation-related cases. My expertise covers airline operations, business aviation, General Aviation (GA), helicopter operations, and engineering and maintenance. Below are some of the key areas where I have provided expert analysis:

 

Regulatory & Legal Matters

  • Unlicensed airfield planning applications, addressing safety and compliance
  • Aircraft lease disputes on lease returns in Africa and Asia
  • Airliner maintenance disputes, including contractual obligations and technical assessments

Operations & Incidents

  • Major airliner accidents in Europe, Asia, and Africa
  • Air Traffic Control-related incidents and accident investigations
  • Aircraft accident and fire analysis, assessing causation and compliance
  • Military and former military airfield planning applications

Technical & Valuation Disputes

  • Aircraft and helicopter maintenance standards and compliance issues
  • Valuation disputes involving fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters
  • Engineering & maintenance evaluations across airline, business aviation, GA, and helicopter sectors

 

Each case benefits from my extensive industry experience and detailed approach to regulatory and operational analysis. If you require expert insight into an aviation-related legal matter, please get in touch.

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Mr Anthony Croft

  • Icon 1 Christchurch, United Kingdom
  • Icon 1 Travels Internationally
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  • Icon 1 ATPL (CAA)
  • Icon 1 I can provide expert witness services across the aviation industry. I have been commissioned to prepare reports for both plaintiffs and respondents. With a wealth of expertise accumulated over more than 10 years in the civil aviation sector, my in-depth knowledge is both broad and comprehensive. I have held senior positions within the industry, and possess significant hands-on experience in regulatory adherence and operational best practices.
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Aviation Expert Witness Services

Consultation, written testimony and court appearances

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are you available to attend court when needed?

Yes. I understand the importance of expert testimony in legal proceedings and prioritise availability for court appearances, hearings, and meetings. My schedule is carefully managed to ensure I can provide in-person or remote testimony as required. If instructed, I will work with legal teams to confirm availability well in advance.

Are you available to attend court when needed?

Yes. I understand the importance of expert testimony in legal proceedings and prioritise availability for court appearances, hearings, and meetings. My schedule is carefully managed to ensure I can provide in-person or remote testimony as required. If instructed, I will work with legal teams to confirm availability well in advance.

Are you available to attend court when needed?

Yes. I understand the importance of expert testimony in legal proceedings and prioritise availability for court appearances, hearings, and meetings. My schedule is carefully managed to ensure I can provide in-person or remote testimony as required. If instructed, I will work with legal teams to confirm availability well in advance.

Are you available to attend court when needed?

Yes. I understand the importance of expert testimony in legal proceedings and prioritise availability for court appearances, hearings, and meetings. My schedule is carefully managed to ensure I can provide in-person or remote testimony as required. If instructed, I will work with legal teams to confirm availability well in advance.