The Effect of Line Maintenance Activity on Airline Safety Quality
NASA NTRS · Reprint (Version printed in journal) · 20050185571 · Published 2017-09-30 · Goddard Space Flight Center · 4 authors
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Abstract
One of the arguments against deregulation of the airline industry has been the possibility that financially troubled carriers would be tempted to lower line 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 increased line maintenance activity and increased overall safety quality for the major U.S. carriers.
Authors
- Rhoades, Dawna L. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
- Reynolds, Rosemarie Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
- Waguespack, Blaise, Jr. Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
- Williams, Michael Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ.
Citation
Rhoades, Dawna L., Reynolds, Rosemarie, Waguespack, Blaise, Jr. , et al. (2017). The Effect of Line Maintenance Activity on Airline Safety Quality. Goddard Space Flight Center. NASA NTRS ID 20050185571. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20050185571 ↗