HALIFAX, Jan. 9, 2018 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc. ("Chorus")
announced today that its subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz") has reached a new tentative agreement with its Airport Services
group of approximately 917 employees represented by Unifor. The new labour agreement is subject to ratification at which
time additional information will be available.
About Chorus
Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Chorus was incorporated on September 27, 2010. Chorus' vision is to deliver regional aviation to the world. Chorus owns Jazz
Aviation and Voyageur Aviation – companies that have long histories of safe and solid operations that deliver excellent customer
service in the areas of contract flying operations, engineering, fleet management, and maintenance, repair and
overhaul. Chorus has been leasing its owned regional aircraft into Jazz's Air Canada Express operation since 2009, and
recently established Chorus Aviation Capital to become a leading, global provider of regional aircraft leases and support
services. Chorus Class A Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading
symbol 'CHR'. For more information about Chorus and its subsidiaries, see www.chorusaviation.ca.
About Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz is owned by Chorus
Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR). 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. Jazz operates more
flights and flies to more Canadian destinations than any other airline, and has a workforce of approximately 4500 professionals,
highly experienced in the challenging and complex nature of regional operations.
There are three divisions operated by Jazz Aviation LP: Air Canada Express, Jazz Technical Services and Jazz.
Air Canada Express: Under a capacity purchase agreement with Air Canada, using the Air Canada Express brand, Jazz provides
service to and from lower-density markets as well as higher-density markets at off-peak times throughout North America, with
a fleet of 116 Canadian-made Bombardier aircraft.
Jazz Technical Services: Established in May 2016 as a separate division, Jazz Technical Services ('JTS') is dedicated to heavy maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) of Bombardier aircraft. JTS provides
MRO services to third parties while maintaining the dedication and commitment to its primary customer, Air Canada.
Jazz: Under the Jazz brand, the airline offers charters throughout North America, with 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.
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SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.
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