HALIFAX,
NS, Oct. 20, 2023 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc.
('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that subsidiary Jazz
Aviation LP ('Jazz') was named among Canada's Safest
Employers 2023, as an Award of Excellence winner in the Public
Transportation category. Canada's Safest Employers awards
were announced at a gala event in Toronto last
evening.
"Safety is and always will be our top priority," said
Randolph deGooyer, President, Jazz. "We are honoured to
be recognized for this commitment and we're proud to demonstrate
growth in our safety programs with a seventh consecutive
award."
"Congratulations to the Jazz team on this safety excellence
recognition," said Colin Copp,
President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus. "This latest award
reflects their sustained focus on a culture with safety at its
core."
The ease of mobile reporting has led to strong engagement among
employees who are the true leaders of Jazz's safety culture. Since
introducing mobile reporting several years ago, its performance as
a primary safety tool continues to grow. Employees and management
see value in the reporting process through continuous improvement
to the safety of Jazz's operation and workplaces as a result of
employee feedback.
This is Jazz's seventh consecutive year accepting awards at the
Canada's Safest Employers event.
Launched in 2011, Canada's Safest
Employers awards recognize organizations with outstanding
accomplishments in promoting the health and safety of their
employees. Companies are evaluated on a wide range of occupational
safety and health ('OSH') elements, including employee training,
OSH management systems, incident investigation, emergency
preparedness, and innovative health and safety initiatives.
About Jazz Aviation LP
Jazz Aviation LP is the largest regional carrier in Canada and the primary operator of Air Canada
Express flights to destinations across North America. Jazz is one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People and a
Best Diversity Employer with an award-winning safety culture. These
strengths, along with Jazz's proven track record of industry
leadership and exceptional customer service, create and deliver
value to stakeholders. Flyjazz.ca
About Chorus Aviation
Inc.
Chorus is a leading, global aviation solutions provider and
asset manager, focused on regional aviation. Our principal
subsidiaries are: Falko Regional Aircraft, the leading pure play
regional aircraft asset manager and lessor, managing investments on
behalf of third-party fund investors; Jazz Aviation, the largest
regional operator in Canada and provider of regional air
services under the Air Canada Express brand; Voyageur Aviation, a
leading provider of specialty charter, aircraft modifications,
parts provisioning and in-service support services; and Cygnet
Aviation Academy, an industry leading accredited training academy
preparing pilots for direct entry into airlines. Together, Chorus'
subsidiaries provide services that encompass every stage of a
regional aircraft's lifecycle, including: aircraft acquisition and
leasing; aircraft refurbishment, engineering, modification,
repurposing and transition; contract flying; aircraft and component
maintenance, disassembly, and parts provisioning; and pilot
training.
Chorus Class A Variable Voting Shares and Class B Voting Shares
trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbol 'CHR'.
Chorus 5.75% Senior Unsecured Debentures due December 31,
2024, 6.00% Convertible Senior Unsecured Debentures due June
30, 2026, and 5.75% Senior Unsecured Debentures due June 30,
2027 trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading
symbols 'CHR.DB.A', 'CHR.DB.B', and 'CHR.DB.C'
respectively. Chorusaviation.com
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.