Aircraft hull, engine and spares claims for both general aviation and commercial aircraft ranging from 'bump and scrape' claims at airports to major accidents.
Aircraft leasing, charter, maintenance (Forms 1), operating and sale and purchase agreement disputes, as well as disputes relating to In-Flight Entertainment systems and airport conditions of use.
Case Experience:
Kuwait Airways v Iraq Airways; US$1.2 billion hull and spares claims arising from 1st Gulf War in 1990 after Iraq Airways stole Kuwait Airways aircraft
Sabena Heavy Landing, Brussels, 1997, hull and subrogated product liability claim against Airbus; claim value US$70 million
Virgin Atlantic Airways, Heathrow Airport, 1998, subrogated product liability claim; claim value US$20 million
Duke of Westminster v Cessna Aircraft Company and Raytheon, UK, 2004, subrogated product liability and aircraft maintenance claim
Libyan Arab Airlines, King Khalid International Airport, 2008, direct and indirect losses claimed from aircraft being struck by catering truck