HALIFAX, Jan. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc.
('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) announced today that its subsidiary Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz') was named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc. for the eighth consecutive year.
"Jazz is proud to be named one of Atlantic Canada's Top Employers once again," said
Colin Copp, President, Jazz. "By continuing to invest in the well-being and safety of our
employees, we are building a strong future for Jazz. We prioritize programs and working conditions that promote a healthy,
thriving workforce in Atlantic Canada and across the country."
This designation is unique as the competition extends across all four of Canada's Atlantic
provinces. The annual competition evaluates and identifies the employers in Atlantic Canada that
lead their industries in offering exceptional places to work. Mediacorp's evaluation of the various candidates is based on an
assessment focused on eight key aspects: physical workplace; work and social atmosphere; health, financial and family benefits;
vacation and time off; employee communications; performance management; training and skills development; and community
involvement.
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 has been leasing its
owned regional aircraft into Jazz's Air Canada Express operation since 2009, and has established Chorus Aviation Capital to
become a leading, global provider of regional aircraft leases and support services. Chorus also 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 Class A Variable
Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol 'CHR'.
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). Chorus's vision is to deliver regional aviation to the world.
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 4,600
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 and Embraer
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 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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