Specifications
AI Description
- Maintenance: Maintained under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified; C Inspection due by 07/03/2027; no maintenance program confirmed.
- Engines: TFE731-40R-200G model; two engines with TBO of 5000 hours; engine 1 TCSN 3533 hours, engine 2 TCSN 3401 hours.
- Additional Equipment: Winglets; auxiliary fuel tank; thrust reversers; nicad batteries; Skandia sound blanket; anti-skid brakes; single-point refueling; Precise Pulselites lights.
- Avionics: Collins ADF-462; dual Collins VHF-422C radios; Collins Pro Line 4 avionics package; dual Universal UNS-1EW FMS; Collins TCAS-II; weather radar; SATCOM with AirCell ST-3100.
- Features: Equipped with aft lavatory, belted lav, extended range fuel, externally-serviceable lav, forward galley, RVSM, terrain awareness system, ADS-B capability, and traffic collision avoidance system.
- Interior: Executive configuration for 8 passengers; refurbished in May 2023; light beige leather seating; forward galley with warming oven; externally-serviceable belted aft lav.
- Exterior: New exterior completed in September 2023.
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.