N114SN1999 IAI 1125A Astra SPX

Overview

This airframe, registered as N114SN, is an Israel Aircraft Industries-built IAI-1125A Astra SPX with manufacturer serial 114 and a build year of 1999. The aircraft is owned by Thunder Bay Aviation LLC, a limited liability company based in Atlanta, GA, US, and carries a United States civil registration. The airframe’s documented history centers on private corporate operation; ownership by Thunder Bay Aviation LLC indicates a U.S.-based operator profile and likely operation from Atlanta-area basing and maintenance facilities. Condition and valuation specifics are not published in the supplied data.

Operations & Cabin

The cabin of this airframe conforms to a typical club/club-and-a-half executive layout intended for six to nine passengers in common configurations, while the aircraft is certificated for higher seating arrangements up to the installed maximum of fourteen. Avionics were originally fitted with the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, the common factory fit for the type, though many Astra SPX airframes have since been retrofitted with newer avionics packages, a consideration for operators evaluating avionics currency and upgrade costs. With a long-range capability of 3,110 nm and a high-speed cruise near 432 kts, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental point-to-point missions and corporate shuttle duties out of its Atlanta operator base, balancing speed and high-altitude capability to optimize fuel burn and flight time on typical business routes. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe would follow IAI and Honeywell component schedules, including TFE731 engine programs and avionics lifecycle management.

Model & Market Context

The IAI-1125A Astra SPX occupies the mid-size business jet niche, offering transcontinental range and high-altitude performance competitive with contemporaries in its class. With twin Honeywell TFE731-40R powerplants and a 45,000 ft ceiling, it competes on speed and efficiency against similarly sized jets from North American and European manufacturers. Buyer and charter demand for Astra SPX airframes reflects interest from corporate operators and fractional or charter providers seeking a combination of range, cruise speed, and passenger flexibility; resale and maintenance considerations commonly focus on engine program status, avionics upgrades from the original Collins Pro Line 4, and airframe refurbishments to accommodate varying interior seating layouts.