Taill_Wheel, I agree Flight West's staff did not deserve to get burnt.
However as I recall Flight West went into liquidation in June 2001. I'd be interested to know your view on the impact of September 11 on the value of regional aircraft assets.
Also I suspect that the value of such assets situated in Australia was not helped when Ansett fell over two days later.
Also both yourself and CCY Sam have mentioned "other interested parties". Who were they?