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  Air transportation in Wisconsin - Wisconsin Department of Transportation
Air transportation in Wisconsin - Wisconsin Department of Transportation
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation provides a variety of services to improve aviation safety, plan and develop aviation facilities, and provide information and technical expertise to an array of external and internal customers.
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation does not testify to, sponsor or endorse the accuracy of the information provided on externally linked pages.
www.dot.wisconsin.gov /modes/air.htm   (107 words)

  
  Air Wisconsin - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Air Wisconsin pioneered the concept of code-sharing with United Express and rapidly became the nation's largest regional airline in the 1980s.
United ended its contract with Air Wisconsin in April 2005 with the last flight under the United code scheduled for April of 2006.
Air Wisconsin is also a member of US Airways Express, which is a part of US Airways.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Air_Wisconsin   (388 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Air Wisconsin
Air Wisconsin is negotiating to purchase up to 150 similar regional jets from a company in either Canada or Brazil.
Air Wisconsin is preparing a mammoth expansion that would more than double its fleet and require opening a third maintenance facility, perhaps in Milwaukee or Madison.
Air Wisconsin and Midwest Express Airlines, which is based in Oak Creek, have been pushing the Wisconsin Legislature to exempt aircraft based in the state from property taxes.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Air-Wisconsin   (1256 words)

  
 Boston.com / Business / US Airways proposes Air Wisconsin link-up   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
In 2004, Air Wisconsin's 87-jet fleet generated about $700 million in revenue flying for UAL Corp.'s United Express, the company said.
Air Wisconsin also has agreed to provide a $125 million debtor-in-possession loan to US Airways, providing about half of the funding the company said it needs to exit Chapter 11.
According to loan documents, Air Wisconsin would have a stake ranging from at least 19.2 percent to as much as 26.3 percent in the reorganized US Airways with minimum equity of $225 million.
www.boston.com /business/articles/2005/02/23/us_airways_proposes_air_wisconsin_link_up   (467 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Court approves deal between US Airways, Air Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin spokeswoman Kelly Lanpheer said, though, that the deal with US Airways is more than a mere backup option.
"Air Wisconsin sees the progress US Airways has made in its restructuring, and we're looking forward to the opportunity to build a new partnership with US Airways and continue one with United," she said.
Exact details of the jet agreement between US Airways and Air Wisconsin were redacted from the public record because of the competitive issues surrounding the placement of regional jets within the marketplace.
www.usatoday.com /travel/flights/2005-03-01-us-air-deal_x.htm?csp=34   (673 words)

  
 Smiliner: BAe 146/Avro RJ Operators - USA   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin was the launch customer for the BAe 146, its order for four series 200s, with options on a further four, being announced at the roll-out of the first BAe 146.
Air Wisconsin eventually took up all four of the options it had placed with its initial order, and then ordered a further two series 200s, giving it a ten-aircraft fleet.
Air Wisconsin was also the first airline to order the stretched series 300, the first of which arrived on 16 December 1988, and the first to place it into service.
www.smiliner.com /operators/n.shtml   (675 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - United Express contract ends with Air Wisconsin   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin operates about 500 daily flights for United as an express carrier from Chicago O'Hare, Denver and Washington Dulles airports.
The decision to drop Air Wisconsin also follows the decision this week of a court-appointed mediator that Air Wisconsin's $125 million financing and equity deal with US Airways posed no conflict with Air Wisconsin's current relationship with United.
The phase-out agreement with Air Wisconsin and United also provides for the refund of certain "additional payments" made under the Air Wisconsin contract that United creditors complained about, amends a ground service agreement and resolves other claims between the airlines.
www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2005-04-08-united-wisconsin_x.htm?csp=34   (715 words)

  
 Breathing easier -- Wisconsin Natural Resources magazine, December 2004
Wisconsin is working aggressively to revise and improve air quality regulations for new and existing businesses that will ultimately save time, money and work for DNR staff and businesses.
Rules regarding atmospheric mercury emissions and hazardous air pollutants were revised in 2003 and commit Wisconsin utilities to reduce their mercury pollution by 75 percent by 2015.
Wisconsin’s air monitoring network focuses on providing timely data to the public for EPA’s list of the most serious health-related air pollutants (ozone, particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and lead).
www.wnrmag.com /supps/2004/dec04/intro.htm   (1490 words)

  
 Air Wisconsin-US Airways deal a plus for both carriers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Appleton, Wis.-based Air Wisconsin's $125 million investment, a loan that would be converted into equity, should help US Airways survive the post-bankruptcy period with enough cash to withstand fare wars and fluctuating fuel prices.
Air Wisconsin bills itself as the nation's largest privately held regional airline, with revenue of $700 million and an 87-jet fleet.
Even with the Air Wisconsin investment, completed late Friday and still subject to U.S. Bankruptcy Court approval, US Airway still needs to find another $125 million to meet its investment goal to allow it to have an adequate cushion of cash in June, when it plans to emerge from Chapter 11.
www.post-gazette.com /pg/05053/460897.stm   (593 words)

  
 NRDC: Breath-Taking - Wisconsin: Particulate Air Pollution Attributable Mortality by MSA
Wisconsin: Particulate Air Pollution Attributable Mortality by MSA
For each MSA, we present point and range estimates of the annual adult cardiopulmonary deaths attributable to air pollution The estimates are derived by applyting a risk factor reported in a study of an American Cancer Society cohort to MSA-specific information on PM-10 concentrations and mortality from selected causes.
The range estimates are derived from the confidence intervals for the risk ratio reported in the ACS study.
www.nrdc.org /air/pollution/bt/WI.asp   (250 words)

  
 Post-Crescent - Air Wisconsin seeks stake in US Airways   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin, which flies as United Express, had 94,757 passengers fly out of Outagamie County Regional Airport in Greenville.
Air Wisconsin, which flies out of Outagamie County Regional Airport as United Express, is the nation’s largest privately held regional airline.
Air Wisconsin’s arrangements with United Airlines remain unaffected by the relationship with US Airways, Lanpheer said.
www.wisinfo.com /postcrescent/news/archive/local_19933192.shtml   (728 words)

  
 26 NMB 185   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin agrees with ALPA and asserts that Mountain Air merged into Air Wisconsin on June 30, 1998.
Air Wisconsin is a common carrier as defined in 45 U.S.C. ALPA is a labor organization and representative as provided by 45 U.S.C. § 151, Sixth and § 152, Ninth, of the Act.
Mountain Air logos and markings were also removed from the equipment and replaced with those of United Express or Air Wisconsin.
www.nmb.gov /representation/deter1999/26n41.html   (1417 words)

  
 JS Online: Air Wisconsin taking off
Air Wisconsin is a regional carrier, flying as United Express.
Air Wisconsin is "looking at about 50,000 square feet of hanger and between 10,000 and 15,000 square feet of office space," Drahn said.
Air Wisconsin is considering the purchase of up to 150 similar planes in a deal worth about $3 billion.
www.jsonline.com /bym/news/jan01/airwis21012001.asp   (1139 words)

  
 EPA: Clear Skies -- Clear Skies in Wisconsin
Wisconsin’s sources are projected to reduce their emissions through the installation of emission controls, rather than through a switch from coal to natural gas.
In 2010, 78% of Wisconsin’s coal-fired generation is projected to come from units with advanced SO2, NOx and/or mercury control equipment; in 2020, the percentage is projected to increase to 93%.
Wisconsin’s electricity growth is projected to be met by increases in gas-fired and coal-fired generation.
www.epa.gov /air/clearskies/state/wi.html   (2004 words)

  
 Nearly 97% of ALPA Pilots at United Express Carrier, Air Wisconsin Airlines, Say OK to Strike   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
DENVER –; Pilots at Air Wisconsin Airlines, a United Express carrier, announced today that 96.6% of their members said they would strike in the event negotiations with management do not result in a contract.
Air Wisconsin’s 600 pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), currently are working under a concessionary agreement that dates back to 1994, and have been trying to negotiate a new contract with management for two years.
Air Wisconsin operates as a United Express carrier, providing exclusive service to many Colorado ski resorts and midwestern communities as well as Chicago's O'Hare and Denver International Airports.
cf.alpa.org /internet/news/2001news/nr01060.htm   (372 words)

  
 Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation
As the largest independently held regional airline in the United States, Air Wisconsin Airlines Corporation (AWAC) performs flying services for US Airways, and ground handling services for both United and Northwest Airlines.
Flying 70 CRJ-200 regional jets as US Airways Express, AWAC brings passengers from their hometowns large and small to hubs that provide them with a gateway to countless travel destinations.
With service to approximately 70 cities throughout North America, we carry an estimated 6 million passengers a year.
www.airwis.com   (129 words)

  
 Post-Crescent - Air Wisconsin trims ranks of mechanics   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Earlier this year, United announced it was giving Air Wisconsin’s regional routes to three other airlines in a cost-cutting move.
Air Wisconsin began flying as a US Airways Express carrier last month.
Air Wisconsin, which was founded in 1965, employs 3,700 nationally, including about 450 as of today in the Fox Cities.
www.wisinfo.com /postcrescent/news/archive/local_22779462.shtml   (490 words)

  
 Air Wisconsin prepares for life outside the United fold   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin stood as the last of United’s partners not to fold under the pressure, and with SkyWest and Chautauqua Airlines willing to accept lower rates, its choice seemed clear–agree to United’s demands or find another partner.
Luckily for Air Wisconsin, US Airways happened to be fishing for investors to help it out of Chapter 11.
Weeks after Air Wisconsin inked its deal with US Airways, Republic Airways pledged another $125 million in equity and up to $110 million in asset-related financing.
www.ainonline.com /issues/05_05/05_05_airwisconsin_87.htm   (680 words)

  
 Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association - serving Wisconsin by Air since 1943
The slogan of the Wisconsin Aviation Trades Association is "Moving Wisconsin by Air," and one fixed base operation doing just that is Blackhawk Aircraft Maintenance located at Rock County Airport, Janesville, Wis.
Thanks to the Quints, they are not only helping to move Wisconsin by air, but the world, wherever the Beech 18 is used to transport people and cargo.
Wisconsin Aviation, Inc. is moving rapidly in building its new facilities at Dane County Regional Airport, Madison, Wis. Included in this issue is a photograph showing the progress made as of press time, so it won't be long until general aviation will have showcase flight center facilities in Wisconsin's state capitol city.
www.wataonline.org /Flyer_Articles/Blackhawk_Proficient.htm   (249 words)

  
 SNS Online - Business - Mountain Air Express reportedly in talks with Air Wisconsin 2/14/98
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. flies 16 small regional jets bearing United Airlines' colors.
And she said Air Wisconsin would restore service to Durango and Casper, Cheyenne and Jackson Hole in Wyoming.
Mountain Air Express, launched by now-defunct Western Pacific Airlines in 1996, has struggled since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November, a month after Western Pacific filed.
www.news-star.com /stories/021498/biz_air.html   (350 words)

  
 AIN Online November 2002: Air Wisconsin-Air Tran deal brings more CRJs to Atlanta   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin plans to add roughly 150 more employees in Atlanta by the end of next year, by which time it expects to fly a total of 89 airplanes.
According to Air Wisconsin, the contract with AirTran in no way reflects a deteriorating relationship with United, on whose behalf it continues to add service and replace mainline airplanes on marginal routes.
However, as the Air Line Pilots Association negotiates concessions to help save United from bankruptcy, growth opportunities with United for its regional partners may hinge on what new scope-clause language ultimately arises, particularly if ALPA at some point convinces the courts to declare an end to force majeure.
www.ainonline.com /issues/11_02/11_02_airwisconsinpg65.html   (813 words)

  
 Clean Wisconsin: Clean Air   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
70 percent of electricity in Wisconsin is generated from coal-burning power plants-some of which were built during the Eisenhower administration.
Requiring just Alliant's and Wisconsin Electric Power Co.'s coal-fired power plants to meet the pollution standards rquired of new plants would yield reductions in smog-causing nitrogen-oxide emisssions equal to removing almost 3 million cars from the road.
In a state like Wisconsin which has no fossil fuel reserves in the ground, investing in energy efficiency-such as replacing inefficient appliances, lighting and motors-is a big plus for the economy and a boon for job creation.
www.cleanwisconsin.org /campaigns/powerPlants.html   (275 words)

  
 CBS 5 Green Bay: Wisconsin's Source for Breaking News, Weather and Sports: Air Wisconsin Cuts 105 Local Jobs   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Air Wisconsin Airlines plans to close its maintenance facility in Appleton.
Lanpheer says Air Wisconsin will phase out the maintenance operation as it cuts the number of airplanes that fly through Outagamie County Regional Airport.
Air Wisconsin is dropping its role as a regional carrier for United Airlines of Chicago.
wfrv.com /topstories/local_story_270143657.html   (166 words)

  
 Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Teaching children the impacts of their actions on air quality at an early age will hopefully result in better air quality and promote continuous improvement.
Each student is asked to create a poster that positively addresses one or more ways to keep the air we breathe clean (e.g., ride a bike or walk to get somewhere, plant a tree).
Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air members will consider each poster's message, content, design, and degree of creativity in determining winners.
www.cleanairwisconsin.org /sbSchool.php   (327 words)

  
 JS Online: Air Wisconsin loses regional United service
Air Wisconsin Airlines Corp. is losing the largest portion of its business with Thursday's announcement that the Appleton-based company is being dropped as regional carrier for United Airlines.
Air Wisconsin will continue to perform ground handling for United Express at a number of locations, she said.
Air Wisconsin and United Airlines were unable to reach an agreement on providing the flights at a lower cost, said Geoffrey Crowley, Air Wisconsin chief executive officer and president.
www.jsonline.com /bym/news/apr05/316204.asp   (721 words)

  
 hot air balloon, Wisconsin's Majestic Balloons
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www.wisconsinballoon.com /shpcomp.html   (814 words)

  
 US Airways Gets Some Help from Air Wisconsin
Air Wisconsin, based in Appleton, Wis., is the nation's largest privately held regional airline.
As part of this agreement, US Airways and Air Wisconsin will enter into an air services agreement under which Air Wisconsin may, but is not required to, provide regional jet service under the US Airways Express brand.
Air Wisconsin's arrangements with United Airlines are unaffected by this agreement with US Airways.
www.webpronews.com /business/topbusiness/wpn-54-20050221USAirwaysGetsSomeHelpfromAirWisconsin.html   (568 words)

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