Pinnacle Files for Chapter 11, Plans To “Wind Down” Turboprop Flying
Pinnacle Airlines declares bankruptcy.
Pinnacle Airlines' Colgan Air subsidiary flies 31 Bombardier Q400s, now as United Express. (Photo: Bombardier)
Pinnacle Airlines' Colgan Air subsidiary flies 31 Bombardier Q400s, now as United Express. (Photo: Bombardier)

Memphis-based Pinnacle Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on April 1, marking the start of a process in which it plans to “wind down” all its United Airlines turboprop flying, including its Colgan Air Bombardier Q400 operation. It also intends to restructure its regional jet agreement with Delta Air Lines and gain the release of all its Essential Air Service responsibilities associated with its US Airways contract.