N444WC

This airframe, registered as N444WC, is an Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1125A Astra SPX built in 2000 with manufacturer serial number 132. The aircraft is owned by the corporate trustee BANK OF UTAH TRUSTEE, located in Salt Lake City, UT, US, and is registered in the US. The registry lists certification for 14 seats while typical operator layouts place executive club seating for six to nine; the airframe is valued at $2,900,000 and reflects a platform commonly maintained in business-aviation condition for corporate or trustee ownership. Registration to the Bank of Utah Trustee indicates a corporate-finance or asset-holding custody arrangement rather than direct commercial operation.

The cabin for this Astra SPX is documented as typical executive club seating for 6–9 passengers though registry certification permits up to 14 seats, and operator-configurations may vary; the aircraft’s operator layout is not published beyond the registry entry. The original avionics fit for the type is the Collins Pro Line 4 suite, which is noted as the typical factory installation for the SPX; many examples of this model have been upgraded with aftermarket avionics, and this airframe may reflect such modifications although specific retrofit records are not provided. With a long-range capability of 2,877 nm and a high cruise speed near 450 kts, mission profiles for this specific airframe would include transcontinental executive transport and high-efficiency corporate ferry flights from its owner’s base in Salt Lake City. Maintenance considerations for trustee-owned aircraft commonly emphasize asset preservation, adherence to scheduled inspections for twin-engine business jets, and potential avionics modernization.

The IAI-1125A Astra SPX occupies a midsize, long-range business-jet niche combining twin Honeywell TFE-731 powerplants and a 45,000 ft service ceiling for efficient high-altitude cruise. Competing models in this performance class include earlier-generation midsize jets offering similar transcontinental range and cabin flexibility; buyer and charter demand for SPX airframes typically centers on operators seeking high cruise speed and long-range capability at a competitive acquisition price point. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe include lifecycle costs tied to TFE-731 engine support, the potential need or benefit of aftermarket avionics upgrades from Collins Pro Line 4, and market valuation driven by configuration, maintenance history, and trustee ownership status.