M Prior Consulting is run by Mark Prior and Dr Maria Prior. Our current and recent projects include: 2 safety related projects for the UK Civil Aviation Authority, which are both related to offshore helicopter safety; rewriting helicopter certification standards for the Ministry of Defence; Expert Witness work for 2 fatal helicopter accident investigations on behalf of the Scottish Crown Office; helicopter procurement projects; supporting clients by providing technical assistance. Where required, we can call on a network of fellow professionals to assist in niche areas or for tasks requiring greater resources. Below are some of our core competencies: