Chorus Aviation announced that a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Capital completed the delivery of two new Bombardier Q400 aircraft placed on long-term lease to Ethiopian Airlines Group which was previously announced on November 29, 2017.
One year ago, Chorus established a new regional aircraft leasing subsidiary, Chorus Aviation Capital. The objective was to build Chorus Aviation Capital into a global aircraft lessor with a diverse customer base and fleet of regional jet and turboprop aircraft in the 70- to 135-seat range.
"We have built and grown Chorus Aviation Capital into a significant global business with a strong customer base, attractive aircraft assets and long-term contracted leases," commented Steven Ridolfi, President, Chorus Aviation Capital. "We are gaining momentum in this growing and dynamic market, and look forward to the continued success of this new and exciting business," he added.
In its first year of existence, Chorus Aviation Capital completed the acquisition of 21 aircraft with an average age of less than three years, and long-term leases with strong, brand-name regional airlines located in eight countries and six continents. It manages a diversified fleet of five of the best regional aircraft types (CRJ1000s, E190s, E195s, Q400s and ATR 72s) manufactured by ATR, Bombardier, and Embraer.
"In a short period of time, we have established a strong market position in the regional aircraft leasing sector," stated Joe Randell, President and Chief Executive Officer, Chorus. "Together with the 41 regional aircraft under lease in the CPA, Chorus has grown its portfolio of leased aircraft to 62 aeroplanes worth approximately CDN $1.2 billion. We are transforming our organization into a global leader in the field of regional aviation, delivering a complete suite of regional aviation services to the world."
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'.
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