HALIFAX, Sept. 7, 2012 /CNW/ - Jazz Aviation LP ("Jazz")
announced today that their Flight Dispatchers, represented by the
Canadian Air Line Dispatchers Association (CALDA) have ratified a
tentative agreement which was reached on August 31, 2012. The agreement will be in place
for a six-year period.
CALDA represents approximately 67 Flight Dispatchers employed at
Jazz.
"Congratulations and thank you to all who have been involved in
this process. The successful conclusion of the ratification process
is an important step forward as we continue to strengthen our
business and enhance our competitive position in the marketplace,"
said Jolene Mahody, Chief Operating
Officer of Jazz.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. Jazz continues to generate some
of the strongest operational and financial results in the North
American aviation industry.
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. Jazz currently operates scheduled passenger service
on behalf of Air Canada with approximately 825 departures per
weekday to 84 destinations in Canada and in the
United States with a fleet of Canadian-made Bombardier
aircraft.
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.
SOURCE CHORUS AVIATION INC.