HALIFAX, Jan. 23, 2014 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") is pleased to
announce a collaboration with Toronto-based design firm Creative Group
Interiors to raise funds for charity. Creative Group Interiors'
principal designer, Aisan Ahmadi, has taken retired aircraft parts from
Jazz airplanes and transformed them into uniquely designed furniture.
The pieces will be auctioned off at the Interior Design Show in Toronto
starting today, with all proceeds going to charity.
This was made possible by 3 Points Aviation, a supplier and manufacturer
of aircraft parts, who brought Jazz together with Ahmadi at Creative
Group Interiors.
"Jazz has a long history with 3 Points Aviation and we are honoured to
participate in this special project," said Jolene Mahody, Chief
Operating Officer at Jazz. "We are proud of all the communities we
serve and feel that Chisholm Services for Children is a well-deserving
organization for Jazz to contribute to."
Jazz will donate their half of the proceeds to Nova Scotia's Chisholm
Services for Children (www.chisholm4children.ca). Creative Group Interiors will donate theirs to ONEXONE (www.onexone.org).
Some of the extraordinary pieces up for bid include a bar table made
from engine parts, a bar made from an airplane galley and a desk made
of an aircraft wing. The furniture will be displayed only at the
Interior Design Show (Booth #442), and the auction will start at the
opening night party this evening and will close at the end of the
exhibition on Sunday, January 26, 2014. The bidding will happen through
silent auction in the booth and online at www.32auctions.com/aircraftfurniture.
"We believe in designing for the future and helping to build better
communities," said Ahmadi. "I had a lot of fun designing these
furniture pieces and I hope we can make a small difference with what we
have done here."
About Creative Group Interiors
Creative Group Interiors is a Toronto based design firm specializing in
all aspects of Residential and Commercial design projects that believes
in giving back to the environment through sustainable design and is
involved in giving back to the community through charities and
fundraising. At Creative Group Interiors provides clients with
personalized design service and customized interior solutions that will
help them achieve their dream space.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with its
roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is wholly owned by Chorus Aviation
Inc. and continues to generate some of the strongest operational and
financial results in the North American aviation industry. As the
largest regional carrier in Canada, Jazz has a proven track record of
industry leadership and exceptional customer service, and has leveraged
that strength to deliver value to all its stakeholders. The Company
operates more flights and flies to more Canadian destinations than any
other airline and has a workforce of approximately 4,760 professionals
highly experienced in the challenging and complex nature of regional
operations.
There are two airline divisions operated by Jazz Aviation LP: Air
Canada Express and Jazz.
Air Canada Express: Under a capacity purchase agreement with Air Canada,
Jazz provides service to and from lower-density markets as well as
higher-density markets at off-peak times throughout Canada and to and
from certain destinations in the United States. This month, Jazz is
operating scheduled passenger service on behalf of Air Canada with
approximately 750 departures per weekday to 54 destinations in Canada
and to 25 destinations in the United States. With a fleet of 122
Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft, Jazz flies more daily flights to
more Canadian destinations than any other carrier.
Jazz: Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters throughout North
America with a dedicated fleet of five Bombardier aircraft for
corporate clients, governments, special interest groups and individuals
seeking more convenience. Jazz also has the ability to offer airline
operators services such as ground handling, dispatching, flight load
planning, training and consulting.
For more information, visit www.flyjazz.ca.
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.
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