[cromka]

Since the procedures require such extensive checks after those dormant planes' return to service, wouldn't you say that once all of them become airborne again, statistically speaking the risk of catastrophic failures is going to increase? I am afraid well see some accidents end of this year...

[hef19898]

That's not likely. The checks to get the grounded aircraft back in air are quite extensive. And similar checks are regularly conducted under normal conditions anyway.

It might even be the case that we see less accidents, as more aircraft are getting extensive checks than before. As long as maintenance is done correctly that is. Which was true before already as well