*1.2. Aim and Objectives*

The aim of this research is to explore the nature of aircraft maintenance-related accidents and serious incidents between 2003 and 2017, in order to better understand this safety-critical function. Inordertoachievethisaim,thefollowingobjectiveshavebeendeveloped:


Achieving the above aim and objectives will enable the development of some specific safety issues related to aircraft maintenance with clear focus. They can be further scrutinised by industry experts in CAG and then included in the Safety Risk Portfolio for Commercial Air Transport. Subsequently, mitigation strategies can be developed and included in the next *'European Plan for Aviation Safety'*.
