N696RQ

This airframe, registered in the United States as N696RQ, is an Israel Aircraft Industries-built IAI Westwind designated Israel Aircraft Industries 1124 Westwind, serial number 311. The build year is not published in the available data; the documented ownership shows the aircraft is owned by the corporation AZUL AVIATION INC, based in Burleson, TX, US, which also serves as its primary operator/home base. Acquisition by AZUL AVIATION INC is the most recent notable registry action on record for this tail number, and available condition highlights are limited to standard executive configuration and type-specific engine fit; no specific valuation or damage history was provided.

The subject airframe is typically outfitted in a 7–10 passenger executive layout, with the cabin configuration operator-dependent and often optimized for corporate transport and short international hops. Typical mission profiles for this installation include transcontinental business flights and regional international charters within the aircraft’s 2,390 nm range at cruise speeds near 390 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Burleson, TX. Avionics fit is operator-specific and not published in the provided data; maintenance considerations revolve around the twin TFE731-3 series turbofan engines, which drive operational economics and scheduled inspections. The compact executive cabin and 10-seat certification make the airframe suitable for small group transport, air taxi work, and executive repositioning missions.

The IAI 1124 Westwind family occupies a performance niche as a light-to-midsize business jet offering higher cruise speed and ceiling relative to many propjet and light turbofan competitors. Competing models in its era include early-generation light jets and smaller midsize business aircraft; buyer and charter demand tends to favor airframes with well-documented maintenance histories and flexible 7–10 passenger cabin layouts. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe center on the life and overhaul status of the TFE731-3 series engines and operator maintenance records under AZUL AVIATION INC ownership.