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Chorus Aviation Inc. (Chorus) announced on Sept. 29, 2017, the delivery of a fourth new Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jet on long-term lease to Air Nostrum, Lineas Aereas Del Mediterraneo, S.A. (Air Nostrum).
On Nov. 9, 2016, Chorus announced plans to purchase and lease four new CRJ1000 regional jets to Air Nostrum.
Chorus also stated that a Chorus Aviation Capital subsidiary had completed the acquisition of an Embraer 190 aircraft. This aircraft is currently on lease to Aerolitoral, S.A. de C.V. (Aeromexico Connect). This acquisition agreement was previously announced on July 17, 2017.
“We are pleased to place a fourth CRJ1000 with Air Nostrum, and delighted to welcome Aeromexico Connect to our growing pool of airline lessees,” commented Steven Ridolfi, president of Chorus Aviation Capital. “We now have relationships with seven well-established, major regional airlines in seven countries, and are well on our way to building a leading global regional aircraft leasing company.”
In related news, Chorus also announced the acquisition of two Embraer 195 aircraft which are currently on lease to Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras, S.A. (Azul Brazilian Airlines). The aircraft are four years old and constitute incremental additions to Chorus Aviation Capital’s growing regional aircraft fleet.
“Chorus Aviation Capital is gaining momentum,” said Joe Randell, president and chief executive officer of Chorus. “In the last four months alone, Chorus Aviation Capital has acquired or signed purchase agreements for ATR-72-600s, Embraer 190s, Embraer 195s and CRJ1000s. We are executing strongly, adding highly desirable regional aircraft from the top three manufacturers while building relationships with some of the most reputable regional airlines in the world.”
