Chorus Aviation announces appointment of Steven Ridolfi as Senior Vice President, Strategic Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions

HALIFAX, Oct. 6, 2015 /CNW/ - Rick Flynn, Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Development Officer, Chorus Aviation Inc. (see August 12, 2015 news release) ('Chorus') (TSX: CHR.B CHR.A) today announced the appointment of Steven Ridolfi as Senior Vice President, Strategic Investments, Mergers and Acquisitions, effective October 1, 2015. 

Mr. Ridolfi will be based in Toronto, Ontario and will join Mr. Flynn's team that is focused on developing and executing on strategic plans through: growth initiatives that diversify the current group of Chorus subsidiaries; acquisitions in strategic areas that leverage Chorus' expertise; and establishing and managing relationships with strategic partners in identified growth areas. 

"Our renewed and energized concentration to strengthen, grow and diversify the Chorus group of companies is taking shape," said Mr. Flynn. "Steve's worldwide relationships and extensive experience in the regional airline sector are attributes that we will leverage to achieve future success.  I'm confident the creation of this new division with the tremendous bench strength of our team of seasoned aviation executives will deliver additional value to our investors and stakeholders."    

Biography

Mr. Steven Ridolfi previously served as Senior Vice President of Strategy, Mergers and Acquisitions at Bombardier Inc. Prior to that Mr. Ridolfi was the President of Business Aircraft and President, Regional Aircraft also at Bombardier. Mr. Ridolfi had a long and distinguished career in aerospace dating back to 1982 when he joined what was then de Havilland Inc. as a structural dynamics engineer. Mr. Ridolfi has held various leadership positions with increasing scope and responsibilities in the regional aircraft market including positions in airline analysis, marketing, research and development, product planning, aircraft programs and customer support. Mr. Ridolfi holds a Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Engineering Physics from Queen's University, and has completed the Program for Management Development at Harvard University.

Forward Looking Statements

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About Chorus
Chorus is traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the trading symbols of CHR.A and CHR.B.

Headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Chorus was incorporated on September 27, 2010 and is a dividend-paying holding company with various interests including Jazz Aviation Holdings Inc. and Chorus Aviation Holdings II Inc.

www.chorusaviation.ca

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