Pilot-lawyer seeks to navigate claims

An experienced Chinese-British lawyer and pilot flew to Beijing from London on Friday to help families of passengers on missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 negotiate claims with the insurance companies that represent the aircraft and airline.

David Tang, who lives in the United Kingdom, has more than 26 years of legal experience and is qualified as both an English solicitor and a solicitor in Hong Kong.

He also holds both fixed-wing and helicopter pilot's licenses. He has been flying for more than 24 years and is legal counsel for the China & UK Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.