Mr. Steve Linthwaite reports

JAZZ PILOT PATHWAY PROGRAM EXPANDS AGAIN TO WELCOME KEEWATIN AIR

Chorus Aviation Inc.'s Jazz Aviation LP has signed an agreement with Keewatin Air LP, based in Winnipeg, Man., for the carrier to become the 18th organization in the Jazz Aviation pathways program (Jazz APP).

"Our Jazz APP program was introduced 11 years ago to provide a clearer pathway for professional pilots across Canada," said Steve Linthwaite, vice-president, flight operations, Jazz. "We're very pleased to continue delivering on this commitment by welcoming Keewatin -- who has operational bases as far north as Cambridge Bay, Rankin Inlet and Iqaluit, Nunavut -- to elevate our Jazz APP further, into a truly Canadian concept."

There are two pillars of this agreement:

• First, Jazz will refer high-quality graduates who have progressed through the Jazz Aviation pathways program at its affiliated aviation colleges and universities to Keewatin. Those graduates would have the opportunity to transition to first officer positions at Keewatin.
• Second, the Jazz Aviation pathways program will provide a direct career path opportunity for qualifying Keewatin pilots to transition to first officer positions at Jazz. The career pathway could then continue for those Keewatin pilots interested in future opportunities to fly for Air Canada through Jazz's pilot mobility program with the mainline carrier.

Through agreements with 13 colleges and universities, and five industry organizations including Keewatin, the Jazz APP program provides yet another pilot career pathway for aviation graduates with this latest agreement.

"Keewatin Air is pleased to be part of the Jazz pilot pathway program," said D. Wayne McLeod, president, Keewatin Air. "This mutually beneficial partnership will offer a defined path for pilots to gain invaluable experience and prepare them for successful advancement to another well-respected and recognized Canadian airline."

About Jazz Aviation LP -- a Chorus Aviation Inc. company

Jazz Aviation LP has a strong history in Canadian aviation with its roots going back to the 1930s. There are three divisions operated by Jazz Aviation LP: Air Canada Express, Jazz Technical Services and Jazz.