Yes they'll still be here 3 years from now IMO. I think unless some new frame comes around (c series?) that makes a lot of economic sense it provides a useful capacity for the airline. That or some situation where regional feed was outsourced ( clearly I'm not advocating this, just a scenario).

I believe 24 are on order, with most thinking they'll never see it on property. I think the E2 version which just started flight testing would be the only real option if we were to get them. It has the new geared engines.