Approved Charter Companies for Michigan State University Travel
Murray Aviation Inc.
Charter Company approval is indicated by the presence of FAA Air Carrier Certificates and Certificates of Insurance at levels required by MSU. This information is on file in the Office of Risk Management and Insurance. All rate information, etc., is subject to change since charter vendors are not under contract with MSU. Below is specifications for each Plane Type.
| Plane Type: |
Saab 340 |
Jetstream 31 |
Jetstream 32 |
| Passenger Load: |
up to 30 passengers |
up to 19 passengers |
up to 19 passengers |
| Engine Type: |
Twin Engine, Turbo Propeller |
Twin Engine, Turbo Propeller |
Twin engine, Turbo Propeller |
| Speed: |
275 mph |
275 mph |
275 mph |
| Number of Pilots: |
2~ |
2 |
2 |
| Flying Altitude: |
13,000 - 17,000 feet |
13,000 - 17,000 feet |
13,000 - 17,000 feet |
| Average Distance: |
1.75 hours or 400 miles |
1 hour or 300 miles |
1 hour or 300 miles |
| Cabin Pressure: |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
| Fee: |
$3,000/hour~* |
$1,500/hour~* |
$1,500/hour~* |
| Overnight Fee: |
$250/pilot |
$250/pilot |
$250/pilot |
| Wait Time Fee: |
None |
None |
None |
| Airport Charges: |
$3.10/pax/airport |
$3.10/pax/airport |
$3.10/pax/airport |
Airplane specs are as of June 22, 2005
Note: Prices are subject to change.
- ~A flight attendant is also included.
- ~*Tax of 7% is added to the total bill.
- Price is dependent on where the airplane is located at the time it is needed and the locale to which the customer is traveling.