Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Model: ASTRA 1125SPX
- Engines: 2 x Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G
- Engine Maintenance Program: MSP Gold
- APU: Yes, with 3,275 hours
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4 suite including dual VHF, NAV, ADF, DME, and TCAS II
- Exterior: Newly painted in 2024, Matterhorn White with Red and Black Stripes
- Interior: Newly refurbished in 2024, seating for 8 (6 individual seats, 1 side-facing seat, belted lav)
- Galley: Large with trash container, ice drawer, and dual heated Mapco units
- Features: Equipped with thrust reversers, single-point refueling, winglets, and RVSM certification
- Additional Equipment: Pulse Light System, therapeutic oxygen outlet, cabin information display
- Inspection Status: Maintained under FAR Part 91
About this Model
Overview
The IAI Astra 1125SPX is a later Astra variant aimed at operators who want a straightforward, long-range business jet with intercity and some transcontinental reach. It is commonly evaluated as a cost- and capability-bridge between lighter midsize jets and larger-cabin aircraft, with performance that can support nonstop city pairs that strain shorter-range designs. Buyers typically weigh it for mission utility and acquisition simplicity rather than the newest cabin tech.
Mission Fit
In service, the 1125SPX tends to fit missions where a small-to-mid group needs to go farther than typical midsize jets without stepping up to a true large-cabin aircraft. It can be a practical choice for mixed-use corporate flying, owner-operation with professional support, or charter profiles that emphasize range and payload flexibility over premium cabin amenities.
Cabin
Cabin experience is typical of late-1990s/early-2000s super-midsize design: a functional club seating layout, an enclosed aft lav on many aircraft, and a forward galley that supports light catering. Perceived space is strongly influenced by specific interior refurbishment, seat track positioning, and baggage access arrangements. Noise, connectivity, and lighting depend heavily on upgrades performed over the aircraft’s life.