Fewer aircraft means less resources needed for servicing.
Good use of the English language with respect to the fewer vs less rules. It's nice to see that you studied hard in your youth.
Whilst we are discussing your post, I'll just pop the pin back in and hand it back to you!
In all seriousness, please tread carefully on this thread chaps. I know this subject is close to a lot of hearts and there are some very painful wounds that will stay sore for years to come. Frankly I'm beginning to find PPRuNe even more depressing than the lack of flying here at the moment.