Specifications
AI Description
- Airframe: Total hours 5,263.6, total landings 3,597, equipped with winglets, anti-skid braking system, single-point refueling, thrust reversers, and RVSM certification.
- Engines: Two Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G engines, both with 5,263.6 hours and 3,597 cycles, under MSP engine maintenance program.
- APU: Honeywell GTCP36-150(W), 3,490 hours, also under MSP.
- Avionics: Collins Pro Line 4 suite, ADS-B Out, dual Universal UNS-1EW with GPS/SBAS, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS, TCAS-II, and Collins WXR-850 weather radar.
- Interior: Executive seating for 8 passengers plus belted lav seat, tan leather, forward galley, high-gloss cabinetry, and externally serviceable aft lavatory.
- Exterior: Eagle Aviation paint in white with red and black stripes, completed in January 2021.
- Additional Features: L-3 Wi-Fi (installed January 2023), extended range tank (not installed), and Canadian modifications.
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.