The charges were laid by the Civil Aviation Authority in the Queenstown District Court. In an audio visual appearance on Monday lawyers representing the authority and the company sought a date for a three-week judge-alone trial to take place. Supplied DOC staff member Paul Hondelink was also killed. Judge John Brandts-Giesen remanded the case until September 30 but said the trial would likely take place later in the year. He excused himself from the trial due to a family connection. The Alpine Group is majority owned by Nick Wallis’ father Tim Wallis and other family members are shareholders. GEORGE HEARD/STUFF