Voyageur Aviation gains North American presence for Dash 8-400 EXCL Program with Waltzing Matilda Aviation

Voyageur Aviation Corp. ('Voyageur'), a subsidiary of Chorus Aviation Inc. (TSX: CHR) has entered into an agreement to provide on-site inventory, component repair and overhaul and detailed service level support for the De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Dash 8-400 to Waltzing Matilda Aviation, under its Connect Airlines brand, through Voyageur's Exchange Component and Leasing ('EXCL') subscription program.

"Connect Airlines is an emerging regional operator and Voyageur is thrilled to partner with them through our innovative EXCL parts program." Said Gary Gilbert, Vice President, Avparts, Voyageur. "With Voyageur's extensive operational experience and knowledge in component repair and overhaul of the Dash 8-400, we are the perfect partner for Connect as a new operator."

Voyageur's EXCL program is a paid monthly subscription service offering operators direct, priority access to all rotable components. EXCL is completely customizable to meet the customer's needs.

"We are building a smarter regional airline and given Voyageur's breadth of component MRO services and depth of experience on the Dash 8-400, this is the smart choice for Connect Airlines", said Waltzing Matilda's Chief Operating Officer, Dave Marcontell.

Voyageur developed the EXCL program to provide customers with more freedom, flexibility, and control over maintenance costs with no minimums or maximums on flight hours.