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Boeing doesn't want to deal with the 717, plus Midwest didn't want to firm the 25 option since we needed something with longer range, even though it will be sad I don't think we will see the 717 fly past the next 5 years at least here in the US. Boeing doesn't want to be bothered by the 717 support.
JETSTAR airways a new low-fare operation launched by Qantas in May 2004 started replacing its 717 fleet with A320s. I believe they had between 12 and 15 717 aircraft. Those aircraft are currently looking for a new home. That may be the source of the additional 717s in the future. As far as the 717s going away because Boeing stopped making them, MD80s are being operated by American, Delta, Alaska, Midwest and Northwest operates old DC-9s. My point is many US carriers are flying large fleets of aircraft that are no longer in production. The 717 is a fairly new aircraft. Will definitely see around 15 more years in operation. That said, great airplane to fly.Crewdog, I think there are few 717 becoming available soon from foreign airlines.