Approved Charter Companies for Michigan State University Travel
Northern Jet Management
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 Citation 501SP |
Cessna Citation Bravo |
Cessna Citation Ultra |
Falcon 10/100 |
Dassault Falcon 50 |
| Passenger Load: |
6-7 Passengers |
7 - 8 Passengers |
7-8 Passengers |
6-7 Passengers |
9 Passengers |
| Engine Type: |
PW JT15D-1 |
PW530A turbofan, Jet |
PW JT15D-5 |
TFE 731-2 |
TFE 731-5 |
| Speed: |
380 mph |
460 mph |
495 mph |
530 mph |
530 mph |
| Number of Pilots: |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
| Flying Altitude: |
35,000 feet |
45,000 feet |
45,000 feet |
41,000 feet |
41,000 feet |
| Average Distance: |
1,035 Statute Miles |
1,700 Statute Miles |
1,900 Statute Miles |
1,750 Statute Miles |
3,075 Statue Miles |
| Cabin Pressure: |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
Pressurized Cabin |
| Fee: |
$1,450/hour+* |
$2,090/hour+* |
$2,150/hour+* |
$2,150/hour+* |
$3,890/hour+* |
| Overnight Fee: |
$425 |
$425 |
$425 |
$425 |
$425 |
| Wait Time Fee: |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Airport Charges: |
+** |
+** |
+** |
+** |
+** |
| Number of Aircraft: |
1 |
9 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
Airplane specs are as of June 22, 2005
Note: Prices are subject to change.
- All but the Falcon 50 are based in Grand Rapids. The Falcon 50 is based in Detroit.
- There is a repositioning fee calculated into the rates.
- +**Fuel surcharges, special catering, customs, landing fees, and Federal Excise Tax and any other miscellaneous fees associated with the flight are additional.
- +*Northern Jet allows its clients to purchase a minimum of 50 flight hours for the upcoming year. The savings is $200 - $300 per hour.
- Northern Jet will track these hours for their clients, so they are aware of what is left unused.
Additional Information:
- Northern Jet has 35 certified pilots on staff.
- All planes are 5 years old or less as of June 2005.
- Northern Jet owns 12 planes but has plans to add more in the near future.
- Northern Jet has $100,000,000 in liability insurance.
- Refreshments are included in the fee; Northern Jet keeps profiles on their passengers so that their favorites are on board when the passenger is.
- Sample bids are available for review.