Aviation

Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial's Aviation Practice Group is comprised of seasoned trial attorneys. Our attorneys are well known in the close-knit Aviation Bar, and in the domestic U.S. and London aviation insurance markets. Aviation manufacturers have selected us as lead trial counsel in cases across the country and as national coordinating counsel. Our attorneys are particularly well-versed in litigation involving disruptive passengers and have spoken nationally and internationally on the topic.

Clients represent a broad spectrum of aviation enterprises, including:

• Airframe and component part manufacturers
• Airlines, corporate flight departments, charter operators and flight schools
• Airport authorities
• Government contractors
• Individual aircraft owners and pilots
• MRO facilities

• Defense of FAR 135 charter operator in wrongful death case in Charlotte, NC.
• Defense verdict following 2-week jury trial of wrongful death case resulting from the crash of an experimental airplane in Jacksonville, FL.
• Two-week jury trial in products liability case against helicopter manufacturer in Winston Salem, NC.
• Bench trial in U.S. District Court in Greenville, SC of insurance coverage dispute, resulting in judgment for our client.
• Represented manufacturer of engine that sustained uncontained compressor failure in NTSB hearing and civil litigation.
• Represented engine and propeller manufacturer in MDL litigation resulting from crash in Brunswick, GA which killed former US Senator John Tower and 22 others.
• Successful resolution of claims against Nevada helicopter tour operator and pilot arising out of propeller strike and roll-over.
• Successful resolution of Nevada claim arising out of handling of wreckage of fire damaged aircraft.
• Grant of summary judgment by Nevada District Court in case for airline alleging false imprisonment, battery, and negligence among others by disruptive passenger.