Approved Charter Companies for Michigan State University Travel
Superior 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: |
Cessna Conquest 441 (2 Planes) |
King Air 100 and 200 (subcontract) |
| Passenger Load: |
8 - 9 passengers |
8 - 9 passengers |
| Engine Type: |
Twin Engine, Turbo Propeller |
Twin engine, Turbo Propeller |
| Speed: |
300 mph |
300 mph |
| Number of Pilots: |
1** |
1*** |
| Flying Altitude: |
30,000 feet |
30,000 feet |
| Average Distance: |
2 - 5 hours |
2 - 5 hours |
| Cabin Pressure: |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
| Fee: |
$1,055/hour |
$1,155 - $1,246/hour |
| Fuel Surcharge: |
$49.50/hour |
$49.50/hour |
| Overnight Fee: |
$150/night+ |
$200/night+ |
| Wait Time Fee: |
$60/hour |
$60/hour |
| Airport Charges: |
Billable to client |
Billable to client |
Airplane specs are as of June 22, 2005
Note: Prices are subject to change.
- **A co-pilot may be hired for the Cessna at a rate of $190/hour plus $30/hour wait time.
- ***A co-pilot may be hired for the King Air flight for an additional $250/hour plus wait time of $30/hour.
- +The overnight fee for the co-pilot is $100/night.
Additional Information:
- Weight and balance are determinants in how long and how far a plane will fly without a fuel stop.
- The FAA only permits a pilot to fly 8 hours per day. This is actual flight time; does not include wait time.
- Some corporations do not permit their CEOs to fly in airplanes with only one pilot or in planes with non-pressurized cabins.
- Superior Aviation is in the process of purchasing additional planes.
- They are considering purchasing a Cessna 414 which can manage up to 5 passengers, travels at a speed of 170 mph, and will cost approximately $475 - $500/hour.