Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Low total airframe time: 6,260 hours, 4,850 landings (well below fleet average)
• Engines: Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G, both on MSP Gold program (comprehensive coverage)
• Recent exterior paint (01/2023), modern silver/gunmetal scheme, rated 10/10 at last inspection
• Executive 9-passenger interior refurbished in 2018: white leather seating, aft club, divan, chocolate brown carpet, maple veneer cabinetry, gold-plated hardware
• Forward galley with convection oven, MAPCO, and dual 110V outlets
• Externally serviceable aft lavatory (belted)
• Collins Pro Line 4 avionics suite with dual Universal UNS-1C FMS, dual GPS, dual Collins VHF-422C, dual Collins DME-442, dual Collins TDR-94D transponders (ADS-B Out), TCAS-II, Honeywell Mark V EGPWS with windshear, SATCOM (AirCell ST-3100 Iridium), Collins HF-9000 w/ SELCAL, WSI weather, AlliedSignal AFIS
• AirCell Gogo Biz Wi-Fi (ATG-5000)
• Entertainment: DVD, flat-screen, Airshow system
• Winglets for drag/climb performance, Dee Howard thrust reversers, extended-range auxiliary fuel tank
• Maintained to FAR Part 91, complete and current logs, no reported damage
• Next major inspections due at 6,441.4, 6,495.8, and 6,941.4 hours; 4-year inspection last completed 4/29/24, next due 4/29/28
• RVSM certified, AD 2025-24-10 (NLG pin) addressed 2/19/26
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.