Chorus Aviation Inc. is a Canadian aviation holding company that specializes in regional airline operations, contract flying, and aviation services. The company's primary subsidiary is Jazz Aviation LP, which operates a significant portion of Air Canada's regional network under the Air Canada Express brand through a long-term Capacity Purchase Agreement (CPA). Under this CPA, Chorus earns revenue through fixed fees, flight-hour rates, and performance incentives, providing a stable and predictable income stream while Air Canada manages commercial aspects like ticketing and pricing.
In addition to Jazz, Chorus owns Voyageur Airways, which provides specialized aviation solutions including aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance (ACMI) operations, charter flights for organizations such as the United Nations, and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services. Voyageur also engages in parts provisioning and aircraft modifications. Historically, Chorus operated a substantial regional aircraft leasing business (Chorus Aviation Capital / Falko Regional Aircraft); however, the company completed the sale of this leasing segment to HPS Investment Partners in December 2024 to deleverage its balance sheet and refocus on its core aviation operations.
Geographically, the company's operations are heavily concentrated in Canada through the Air Canada partnership, though Voyageur's charter and ACMI services give it an international footprint, particularly in Africa and other regions requiring specialized logistical support. By combining scheduled regional passenger flights with specialized contract aviation and MRO services, Chorus Aviation maintains a distinctive position in the regional aviation ecosystem.
