Specifications
Aircraft Details
• Aircraft located in Gig Harbor, Washington
• 7,700 hours total time on airframe
• Engines on MSP Gold maintenance program; TFE731-40R-200G engines with 7,600/7,350 hours since new and 2,340/2,110 hours until CZI/MPI
• APU with 3,300 hours since new, also on MSP Gold
• Avionics: Collins Proline IV 4-tube flightdeck, Collins FCS-4000 autopilot, Dual UNS-1EW WAAS/LPV, Satcom Aircell Axxess II
• Additional equipment: Extended range fuel tank, new windows, APU option, cabin information display
• New exterior completed in 2024: Split Snow White and Jet Black base with Ruby Red accent stripes
• New interior completed in 2024: 7+1 passenger executive configuration, exotic two-tone leather, Olympic Orange and quilted charcoal seating, high-gloss woodwork
• Features include: externally-serviceable belted aft lavatory, forward galley, thrust reversers, single-point refueling, winglets, pulselite system, DeVore recognition lights, terrain awareness and warning system, ADS-B capability, and Honeywell Mark V EGPWS
• Maintenance under FAR Part 91; RVSM certified
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.