N448GR

This entry concerns airframe N448GR, an Israel Aircraft Industries-built IAI 1125 Westwind Astra completed in 1993 with manufacturer's serial 070. The airframe is recorded as owned by VENTI AIR SERVICE INC, a corporation based in Coral Gables, FL, US, and it carries a United States registration. The operator/home base is tied to the listed corporate owner in Coral Gables; no prior owners or transfers are published beyond the current corporate registration. There are no publicly listed airworthiness incidents or exceptional valuation notes for this specific airframe in the provided data.

The cabin for this airframe conforms to the typical executive layout for the Westwind Astra family, providing a 6–9 place club or club-and-a-half configuration with a forward galley and full-width aft lavatory; the forward galley plus aft lavatory arrangement is commonly found on SP/SPX variants and is noted for this model set. Operationally, with a long-range capability of 2,900 nm and a high cruise speed of 450 kts, the aircraft is suited to transcontinental and select intercontinental charter or corporate missions originating from its Coral Gables base. Avionics fit is not published in the supplied data; maintenance considerations for this airframe are typical of twin-engine turbofan business jets of its vintage, focusing on TFE731 series engine programs and standard airframe lifecycle inspections.

The IAI 1125 Westwind Astra occupies a performance niche as a mid-size, long-range business jet with efficient twin Garrett TFE731 powerplants producing 3,500 lbf each and a service ceiling of 45,000 ft, enabling rapid cruise and favorable fuel consumption relative to earlier business jets. Competing models in its era include mid-size turbofan designs offering similar range and speed for owner-operators and charter operators seeking nine-seat configurations. Market considerations for this specific airframe center on engine maintenance status, avionics modernization, and interior refurbishment when assessing resale or charter value, consistent with aircraft of the 1993 build year.