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Regional air service connecting communities across America.
Founded
1965
Headquarters
Appleton, United States
Air Wisconsin Airlines is a regional airline based in Appleton, Wisconsin, operating as a contract carrier for major U.S. airlines. Founded in 1965, the carrier has decades of experience providing regional feed to larger network carriers under code-share and capacity purchase agreements.
The airline has operated under various banner arrangements over the years, most notably flying for United Airlines as United Express and later for American Airlines as American Eagle. These partnerships have allowed Air Wisconsin to serve dozens of destinations across the United States.
Air Wisconsin focuses exclusively on regional operations, leaving customer-facing branding largely to its mainline partners. The airline is known for its operational reliability and has been an important regional connector in the Midwest and beyond.
Hubs & network
Air Wisconsin primarily operates through hubs at Philadelphia International Airport and other American Airlines gateway airports.
Fleet
Air Wisconsin operates a fleet of Bombardier CRJ-200 regional jets.
Notable facts
- ›Founded in 1965 in Appleton, Wisconsin, making it one of the longer-standing U.S. regional carriers.
- ›Has operated under United Express and American Eagle branding through capacity purchase agreements.
- ›Operates exclusively Bombardier CRJ-200 50-seat regional jets.
- ›Serves as a contract regional carrier, meaning passengers book through mainline partner airlines.
- ›The airline does not sell tickets directly to the public under its own brand.
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Air Wisconsin
Air Wisconsin is a regional carrier operating as United Express, connecting smaller Midwest and East Coast communities to major hubs. Learn about its history, fleet, routes, and operations.
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Latest news
WUWM· 8/6/2026
What to know about the Wisconsin airline that has a billion-dollar contract with ICE
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BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News· 2/4/2026
Air Wisconsin Airlines sells assets to two companies for $110 million
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MinnPost· 4/2/2026
Tracking the regional Wisconsin airline that chartered flights for ICE
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The Post-Crescent· 2/3/2026
Two companies buy Appleton-based Air Wisconsin and its aircraft fleet
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Wisconsin Watch· 2/20/2026
Air Wisconsin turns to ICE (static version)
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Milwaukee Journal Sentinel· 8/6/2026
How Air Wisconsin turned Milwaukee Mitchell into a hub for ICE planes
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