Abstract
One of the arguments against deregulation of the airline industry has been the possibility that financially troubled carriers would be tempted to lower maintenance spending, thus lowering maintenance quality and decreasing the overall safety of the carrier. Given the financial crisis triggered by the events of 9/11, it appears to be a good time to revisit this issue. This paper examines the quality of airline line maintenance activity and examines the impact of maintenance spending on maintenance quality and overall safety. Findings indicate that increased maintenance spending is associated with improved line maintenance and safety quality for the major U.S. carriers.
| Original language | American English |
|---|---|
| Journal | Journal of Air Transportation |
| Volume | 10 |
| State | Published - 2005 |
Keywords
- airline safety
- maintenance spending
- aircraft maintenance programs
- maintenance quality
- air carrier safety
- airline line maintenance
- United States air carriers
- budget
Disciplines
- Business
- Aviation
- Aviation Safety and Security
- Maintenance Technology