N459AW

This article covers the specific airframe registered as N459AW, a Bombardier-built regional jet completed in 2003 with manufacturer serial number 7863. The aircraft is a Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) built by Bombardier Inc and is owned and operated by AIR WISCONSIN AIRLINES LLC (an LLC based in Appleton, WI, US). The airframe carries a US registration and has been maintained in regional airline configuration; its continuous operation under Air Wisconsin reflects a stable single-operator history without publicly noted major registry transfers. Condition notes: service history and up-to-date valuation not published in the supplied data.

The aircraft is fitted in a single-class regional layout, approximately 2–3 abreast, configured for 55 seats consistent with CRJ-200 regional operations. Its avionics fit follows the series-typical Collins Pro Line 4, supporting airline-standard navigation and communication capabilities for short- to medium-haul regional flying. Typical mission profiles for this airframe include high-frequency, short-to-medium stage-length routes feeding larger hubs, operating from the operator’s base in Appleton, Wisconsin and nearby regional airports. Maintenance considerations for this airframe focus on aging regional-jet airframes and CF34 engine program support; no unique cabin amenities beyond standard regional configuration were supplied for this specific serial.

The Bombardier CRJ-200LR (CL-600-2B19) occupies the regional jet niche for 50–60 seat markets, offering a 1,700 nm range and a 41,000 ft ceiling suitable for hub feed and thin routes. Competing types in its era included Embraer ERJ-145 family and later regional jets from Mitsubishi/others, with market demand driven by regional carriers and capacity-constrained routes. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe center on airframe hours, CF34-3B1 engine program status, avionics commonality with Pro Line 4 fleets, and continued demand for 50-seat regional aircraft.