Chorus Aviation Capital, through its subsidiaries, will acquire two Embraer 190 aircraft. One of these aircraft is currently on lease to Dutch carrier KLM Cityhopper, a subsidiary of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines. The other aircraft is currently on lease with Aerolitoral, a subsidiary of Aerovías de México.

The aircraft are three years old and the first Embraer 190s to be added to Chorus Aviation Capital’s regional aircraft fleet.

Reflecting on the acquisition, Chorus Aviation Capital President Steven Ridolfi, said, “We are delighted to add these two outstanding, world-renowned customers to our growing pool of airline lessees, and look forward to adding the first two Embraer 190s to our fleet.”

“This transaction represents an exciting milestone for Chorus,” said Joe Randell, president and chief executive officer of Chorus. “We are broadening our revenue base through the addition of high-quality lessees and extending our market reach through the addition of Embraer aircraft to our fleet.  Importantly, we are growing by leveraging what we know best: regional aviation.”

The transactions are expected to close in the third quarter and are subject to customary conditions precedent to closing, including novation of the existing leases.

Chorus has been leasing its owned regional aircraft into Jazz’s Air Canada Express operation since 2009, and recently established Chorus Aviation Capital to become a leading, global provider of regional aircraft leases and support services.