On Feb. 12, 2026, Chorus Aviation Inc. announced an agreement to acquire Kadex Aero Supply in order to broaden and diversify its portfolio across aviation, aerospace, and defence services. This deal is part of a strategic expansion, and the transaction is set to be finalised in the second quarter of 2026.
What is Chorus Aviation Inc.?
Chorus Aviation Inc. is a Canadian-based global aviation solutions provider and holdings company. It focuses on regional aviation, specialising in contract flying, including Air Canada Express, and in aircraft leasing, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.
The company was founded in 2005 and is headquartered in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. It operates through subsidiaries such as Jazz Aviation LP and Voyageur Aviation Corp to provide full aircraft life-cycle support.
It manages and leases regional aircraft globally and provides services to international customers, including medical, logistical, and humanitarian flights. In 2026, the company continues to expand by acquiring Kadex Aero Supply, a distributor of aircraft parts.
More on Kadex Aero Supply
Kadex Aero Supply was founded in 1994 by John Lavery and Ken Blow, and it is headquartered in Peterborough, Ontario. It is a premier Canadian distributor of aircraft parts, specialising in original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and parts manufacturer approval (FAA-PMA components). It offers 24/7 aircraft-on-ground (AOG) services and repair/overhaul management, and maintains over 200,000 parts from more than 70 manufacturers across locations in Peterborough, Calgary, and Winnipeg.
It has a strong focus on Beechcraft King Air parts, aviation lighting (Whelen), de-ice boots (Ice Shield), and batteries. It also stocks over 30,000 unique parts and holds a database of over 100,000, serving global clients.
About the Deal
Through this deal, Chorus aims to build a more diversified and complementary platform of aviation, aerospace, and defence services. Kadex brings a strong, independent distribution network for aircraft parts, supplies, and repair services (serving OEMs like Beechcraft, Cessna, and Piper), which strengthens Chorus’s existing used serviceable materials (USM) business.
This deal represents a strategic move by Chorus. The company’s president and CEO, Colin Copp, described the deal as a significant milestone in advancing the company’s growth strategy. He also stated that Kadex’s strong OEM, customer relationships, its proven operating model and growing revenue base are all factors that are expected to contribute to more resilient and durable earnings in the long term.
Kadex has also stated that joining the Chorus group offers an opportunity to accelerate growth, leverage broader resources, and strengthen its market position while preserving the brand and operational foundation established by its founders.
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