AIR DEREGULATION AND SAFETY: SOME ECONOMETRIC EVIDENCE FROM TIME SERIES

The effects of airline deregulation on aviation safety has generated considerable debate. The concern with this question stems from the effects of feared reductions in maintenance and training on the part of established carriers, because of entry into airline service of the allegedly less-safe new entrants, and because of possible substitution of small-aircraft commuter service for that formerly provided by jets. The present study analyzes fatalities for all carrier types combined, using monthly data from 1966 through 1989. The results indicate that the historic trend towards improved safety did not decelerate after airline deregulation. They indicate no effect of deregulation on observed safety.

• Corporate Authors:

  University of British Columbia, Vancouver

  Centre for Transportation Studies
  Vancouver, British Columbia  Canada  V6T 1W5
• Authors:
  • Kanafani, A
  • Keeler, T E
• Publication Date: 1990-9

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References; Tables;
• Pagination: p. 203-209
• Serial:
  • LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION REVIEW
  • Volume: 26
  • Issue Number: 3

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Air transportation; Aviation; Deregulation; Econometrics; Fatalities; Maintenance; Safety; Standards; Training
• Old TRIS Terms: Maintenance standards
• Subject Areas: Administration and Management; Aviation; Economics; Education and Training; Highways; Maintenance and Preservation; Planning and Forecasting; Safety and Human Factors;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00604198
• Record Type: Publication
• Files: TRIS
• Created Date: Feb 28 1991 12:00AM