TORONTO, May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Purolator today
announced it is enhancing its express air network capacity through
a new service agreement with Voyageur Aviation Corp, a subsidiary
of Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) and headquartered in
North Bay, Ont. Purolator can now
offer more service options as its cross-border and overall business
continues to grow.
"Purolator is always investing in our network to meet the needs
of our customers," says Chris
Spanjaard, Senior Vice President and Chief Operations
Officer, Purolator. "This agreement with Voyageur complements our
existing network and enhances our capability to service our
cross-border business and customers with high-priority express
shipments."
With one of the most extensive networks in Canada, Purolator will gain more service
options for cross-border shipments by adding this
capability. This includes giving Canadian businesses and
consumers more access to the broad product diversity the U.S.
marketplace offers.
"We are delighted to have established this relationship with
Purolator and look forward to introducing our Dash 8-100 PF to
expand capacity. With a growing and innovative business, we are
honoured that Purolator has chosen Voyageur to support increasing
service to their valued customers," said Scott Tapson, President of Voyageur Aviation
Corp.
In addition to adding capacity through expanded relationships
with air cargo partners in Canada,
Purolator continues to expand its services across North America. This latest enhancement is part
of a series of network infrastructure investments the company is
making to stay ahead of its customers' evolving needs.
For more information on Purolator's latest investments and
initiatives, visit purolator.com/SuperHub.
About Purolator
Purolator Inc. is a leading integrated freight, package and
logistics solutions provider in Canada. Celebrating 60 years of
delivering its customers' promises, Purolator continues to expand
its reach and renowned service levels and reliability to more
people, more businesses and more places across the country and
around the world. Purolator is proud of its Canadian heritage
and is focused on sustainably positioning itself for future growth
and success. Purolator is also committed to contributing to the
well-being of the communities it serves and where more
than 13,000 of its employees live, work and play. For more
information, visit purolator.com.
About Chorus Aviation Inc.
Chorus is a global provider of integrated regional aviation
solutions. Chorus' vision is to deliver regional aviation to the
world. Headquartered in Halifax, Nova
Scotia, Chorus is comprised of Chorus Aviation Capital – a
leading, global lessor of regional aircraft, and Jazz Aviation and
Voyageur Aviation – companies that have long histories of safe
operations with excellent customer service. Chorus provides a full
suite of regional aviation support services that encompasses every
stage of an aircraft's lifecycle, including aircraft acquisitions
and leasing; aircraft refurbishment, engineering, modification,
repurposing and preparation; contract flying; and 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'.
www.chorusaviation.com.
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