That Canadian article says the Q's will be transferred to another yet to be specified United Express carrier.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/stor...y.html?cmp=rss

So let's see, I'm going to throw out my speculative time-line. Feel free to add or omit or disagree.

Trenary resigns with a nice package on 3-24-11

In October Commutair management surprisingly and suddenly decides to wrap up years of grinding contract negotiations in a few weeks. Didn't they also manage to get a Q400 operating certificate too? I'm not sure.

Menke asks for a 60% raise while attempting to chop up pilot wages

1 year after Trenary resigns Pinnacle declares BK.

Canadian companies who want their $600+ millions mention that the Q's will be going to another UAX partner.

***. And we ants just run around while corporate bastards plan their retirements and how they will get around minor inconveniences like bankruptcies without losing their salaries, profits, or market share. Pay no attention to the man behind the green curtain. I'm all for capitalism and economic drivers for innovation, efficiency, and success, but the closed door cigar-smoking back-slapping sun-tanning sessions going on with management while people's livelihoods are on the line is over the top.