Originally Posted by
travelator
Pretty sure that every single 717 built is still in continuous service. There may be a couple that have been neglected and no operators want to touch them though.
Thank you for correcting the oversight!
Had meant to edit the 'rapid decline' in numbers.
Delta airlines have leased well over 50% of the operating aircraft and have indicated their plans, with orders to replace the aging fleet. Almost the entire remaining complement are operated by US Carriers, thus it remains an interesting question as to how long the maintenance will be supported outside the USA when the only customer in Asia Pacific is Qantas?
Perhaps Qantas will shove a whole bunch of JQ A320 at them too?