Several FOQA parameters that could enhance air carrier safety have not been recorded and/or analyzed. Airlines have traditionally chosen a limited number of parameters for analysis (thousands have been available for recording). No study in the U.S. had addressed FOQA parameters, leading to an exploratory mixed methods study. A conference call comprising FOQA industry experts was planned and completed to (a increase researcher knowledge and (b) discuss a list of improved safety FOQA parameters. A questionnaire, derived from the suggested list, was electronically sent to 40 FOQA professionals. The respondents represented 75% of the airlines with an FAA-approved FOQA program. The quantitative and qualitative responses reported a high importance for the 11 suggested parameters (confidence level from 0 to 100; M= 82.79, SD = 14.05). The industry indicated amenability to the discussion of improved safety parameters. The addressing of technical difficulties, combined with further studies/debates, has been recommended.
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