Mixed views on CSeries impact; Regionals a separate niche. ISTAT conference wrap 2

Early panel sessions at the International Society of Transport Aircraft Traders (ISTAT) conference in Arizona this week suggested the CSeries was "nipping at the heels" of the A319-100 and the 737-700. But the lessors' panel had conflicting opinions on the CSeries, saying the up-gauging trend might force airlines back to Boeing and Airbus. However, it could benefit from the up-gauging trend from regional aircraft although scope clauses would have to change in order to achieve this.