N777BL

This entry describes airframe N777BL, a 1990 build of the Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra SP with manufacturer listed as Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI) and serial number 048. The airframe is registered in the US and owned by Alpha Air Enterprises LLC (type: LLC). No published home-base assignment or operator transfers are listed; notable registry actions not published. The listed market valuation for this specific aircraft is $995,000, reflecting condition and equipment factors disclosed in the selling specification.

The cabin for this airframe is described in the selling listing as an 8-passenger tan leather layout with a forward galley and a belted aft lavatory; the fleet-typical configuration is executive club seating accommodating 6–9 pax. Avionics and mission systems installed on N777BL include a Collins EFIS-86 primary flight display, dual Global GNS-XLS (FMS/GPS), Collins APS-85 autopilot, Collins TWR-850 weather radar, AlliedSignal Mark V EGPWS, AlliedSignal CAS-67A TCAS-II, Bendix/King HF radio, AirCell ST-3100 Iridium SATCOM and dual Collins VHF communications. Typical mission profiles for this airframe, given its 3,000 nm range and 450 kts cruise, would include transcontinental business travel, on-demand charter legs, and long-range executive missions operating to high-altitude flight levels up to 45,000 ft. Maintenance considerations are influenced by twin TFE731-3A engine cycles and the installed avionics suite supporting navigation and safety systems.

The Israel Aircraft Industries 1125 Westwind Astra SP occupies the light-to-midsize business jet niche, offering transcontinental range at high cruise speed and a 45,000 ft service ceiling suited to efficient long-stage flights. Competing types in its era include late-model Cessna Citation variants and early Learjet models; buyer and charter demand typically centers on cost-effective used-airframe acquisitions and outfitted executive interiors. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe reflect its 1990 vintage, twin Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 engines, and the comprehensive avionics fit, all factors that materially affect operational availability and market valuation.