HALIFAX, NS, Nov. 2, 2020 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc.
('Chorus') (TSX: CHR) is proud to announce that its subsidiary,
Jazz Aviation LP ('Jazz'), was named among Canada's Safest Employers 2020 winning gold in
the Public Transportation category. Canada's Safest Employers awards were
announced at a virtual gala event held on October 22.
"We are honoured to be recognized once again as one of
Canada's Safest Employers. It is
testimony to our strong safety culture, where all employees share
the responsibility of supporting Jazz's core value of safety
first," said Randolph deGooyer, President, Jazz. "Our collaborative
approach plays a vital role in our pursuit of safety
excellence."
This is Jazz's fourth consecutive year accepting awards at the
Canada's Safest Employers event.
Last year, Jazz received the gold award in the Transportation
category; in 2018, Jazz was awarded silver in the Transportation
and Psychological Safety categories; and in 2017, Jazz won gold in
the Transportation category.
Launched in 2011, Canada's
Safest Employers awards recognize companies from across
Canada 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 Chorus
Chorus is a global provider of integrated regional aviation
solutions. Chorus' vision is to deliver regional aviation to
the world. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Chorus is comprised of Chorus
Aviation Capital a leading, global lessor of regional aircraft, and
Jazz Aviation and Voyageur Aviation – companies that have long
histories of safe operations with excellent customer service.
Chorus provides a full suite of regional aviation support services
that encompasses every stage of an aircraft's
lifecycle, including aircraft acquisitions and leasing; aircraft
refurbishment, engineering, modification, repurposing and
preparation; contract flying; aircraft and component maintenance,
disassembly, and parts provisioning. Chorus Class A Variable Voting
Shares and Class B Voting Shares trade on the Toronto Stock
Exchange under the trading symbol
'CHR'. www.chorusaviation.com
About Jazz
Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with
its roots going back to the 1930s. 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. www.flyjazz.ca
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.