Specifications
AI Description
- Model: ASTRA 1125SPX
- Engine: Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G (2 engines)
- Engine 1: 7,544.6 hours SNEW, 3,992 cycles
- Engine 2: 7,283.6 hours SNEW, 3,822 cycles
- APU: Yes, 3,275 hours, MSP Gold maintenance program
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4, includes dual VHF, ADF, DME, FMS, and TCAS II
- Interior: New in 2024, executive configuration for 8 passengers, features 6 individual leather seats and a side-facing seat
- Lavatory: Externally-serviceable belted aft lav with vanity and sink
- Galley: Large forward galley with trash container, ice drawer, and ample storage
- Exterior: New in 2024, Matterhorn white with red and black stripes
- Additional Equipment: Winglets, thrust reversers, single-point refueling, pulse light system, and therapeutic oxygen outlet
- Maintenance Program: Engine maintenance under MSP Gold, RVSM certified
- Inspection Status: Maintained per 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.