HALIFAX,
NS, March 6, 2023 /CNW/ - Chorus Aviation Inc.
("Chorus") (TSX: CHR) is pleased to announce that Colin Copp has officially begun his tenure as
President and Chief Executive Officer of Chorus following the
retirement of Joseph Randell. Mr.
Copp has also been appointed to the Chorus Board of Directors in
place of Mr. Randell who stepped down from the board concurrent
with his retirement.
"Colin has been an integral and proven member of the Chorus
leadership team for many years. Over the course of his career, he
has led numerous complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives to
successful outcomes. He is a strategic thinker with a track record
for results and strong operational execution. The Board is thankful
to be able to promote internally and delighted Colin will be
leading Chorus' next chapter of growth," said Paul Rivett, Chair of the Chorus Board of
Directors.
"It is a privilege to assume the Chorus CEO role," said Mr.
Copp. "We have a bright future ahead. I look forward to working
with the Board, the leadership team and our over five thousand
employees worldwide as we embark on Chorus' next chapter."
Mr. Copp has been the Chief Operating Officer of Chorus and
President of Chorus Aviation Services since March of 2019.
Previously, he was the President of Jazz Aviation. He has over 30
years of aviation experience having held key executive roles in
operations, administration, and labor relations. He holds a
Masters' Degree in Business Administration, is a Certified
Negotiator and Chartered Mediator and holds a designation from the
Institute of Corporate Directors (ICD.D). He is currently a board
member of the Aerospace Industries Association of Canada.
About Chorus Aviation
Inc.
Chorus' vision is to deliver regional aviation to the world.
Headquartered in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, Chorus is an integrated provider of regional
aviation solutions, including asset management services. Its
principal subsidiaries are: Falko Regional Aircraft, the world's
largest asset manager and aircraft lessor focused solely on the
regional aircraft leasing segment; Jazz Aviation, the sole provider
of regional air services under the Air Canada Express brand; and
Voyageur Aviation, a provider of specialty air charter, aircraft
modification, and parts provisioning services to regional aviation
customers around the world. Together, Chorus' subsidiaries provide
support 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.
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. www.chorusaviation.com
SOURCE Chorus Aviation Inc.