| ID | 129828 |
| Title Proper | Investigating the desirability of navy aircraft service life extension programs |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Keating, Edward G ; Blickstein, Irv ; Boito, Michael ; Chandler, Jess |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Building on prior work on optimal replacement of aging aircraft, this paper presents three methodologies to evaluate prospective aviation Service Life Extension Programs (SLEPs) and applies these methodologies to US Navy F/A-18E/F data. While considerable uncertainty remains as to the values of key parameters (e.g. the cost of F/A-18E/F SLEPs), the preponderance of the evidence available at this juncture favors undertaking SLEPs on F/A-18E/Fs rather than replacing them with new Joint Strike Fighters. |
| `In' analytical Note | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 25, No.3; Jun 2014: p.271-280 |
| Journal Source | Defence and Peace Economics Vol. 25, No.3; Jun 2014: p.271-280 |
| Key Words | Service Life Extension Programs ; US Navy ; F/A\ -18E/F ; Aging Aircraft ; Aircraft Availability ; Joint Strike Fighter |