Overview

• Defence lawyers told the court they will file an appeal outlining five grounds challenging the jury’s August convictions.
• A Darwin jury found Wright guilty of lying to police and asking the injured pilot to falsify flight records, but it could not reach a verdict on a count alleging he sought the destruction of maintenance records.
• The court scheduled an appeal of the judge’s no‑case ruling for October 7 after rejecting the defence submission during the trial.
• Sentencing was fixed for December 12, and Wright’s bail was extended until that hearing with written submissions to be filed beforehand.
• Prosecutors signalled they will seek imprisonment and alleged Wright aimed to hide disconnected flying‑hour meters and falsified paperwork, while NT Police indicated they will pursue costs.