717 is a well built A/C, however Airlines like British Euro will not buy it just because of the price. Both Airbus and Bombardier would easily meet Boeings prices to get a sale epecially in these darker days.
BE will be disapointed the Avro RJX programme is not going ahead it was perfect for them, however now it has to look for an aircraft with simular performance the 717 does not have this performance.
SB