Charter an IAI Astra SPX Midsize Jet

Israel Aircraft Industries certified the Astra SPX in 1994. Production ran under the IAI name through 2001, then continued as the Gulfstream G100 until 2006. Winglets, the Honeywell TFE731-40R-200G engine, and Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics define this generation of the Astra platform.

The Astra SP and the Astra SPX share the same fuselage. IAI made four material changes when it introduced the SPX generation in 1994.

Engines came first. The TFE731-40R-200G replaced the SP's TFE731-3, adding 550 lbf of thrust per engine. That 15 percent increase improved climb rate, high-altitude cruise, and hot-and-high performance at airports like Aspen and Telluride.

Winglets followed. The SPX was the first Astra generation to carry them. They reduced induced drag and added meaningful range over the SP. They also gave the aircraft a distinctive ramp presence that still identifies it today.

Avionics moved to Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4. The SP had older instruments. The SPX gained a glass panel with integrated flight management and modern situational awareness. Most operators have since retrofitted ADS-B Out and WAAS/LPV approaches.

Service ceiling rose from 39,700 feet to 45,000 feet. That extra altitude keeps the aircraft above most weather systems and commercial traffic on longer routes.

Yes. The IAI Astra SPX and the Gulfstream G100 are the same aircraft with different badges.

In 2001, Gulfstream Aerospace acquired IAI's executive jet division. The Astra SPX, built in Beer Sheva, Israel, became the G100 without a structural change. The airframe, engines, avionics, and cabin dimensions are identical. Production continued under the Gulfstream name until 2006.

The distinction matters for charter buyers in two ways. First, aircraft listed as a G100 and aircraft listed as an Astra SPX are the same machine. Second, any aircraft built after 2001 comes with Gulfstream's worldwide parts and service network behind it.

What replaced it was genuinely different. The Gulfstream G150, introduced in 2005, used the Astra platform as a starting point. It grew into a distinct aircraft with a wider cabin, longer range, and updated systems. The G100 ended production in 2006 when the G150 took over.

A midsize jet trades some efficiency for more cabin room, range, and capacity than a light jet provides.

• More range: 2,900 nautical miles versus 1,100 to 1,900 nm for most light jets.
• More seats: up to 8 passengers versus 4 to 6 for most light jets.
• More baggage: 52 cubic feet across internal and external holds.
• Best mission: cross-country and regional trips for larger executive groups needing real range.
• Trade-off: higher hourly rate than a light jet, and a narrower cabin than most midsize peers.

The IAI Astra SPX seats up to eight passengers. Standard layouts run six or seven seats in a club arrangement plus forward-facing seats.

• A four-seat club arrangement with a forward-facing seat bank is the standard layout.
• Cabin height is 5.5 feet; most passengers under approximately 5 feet 5 inches stand upright without ducking.
• A full-width aft lavatory is standard on all Astra SPX configurations.
• A forward galley provides refreshment storage and preparation space.
• A skylight window above the cabin lets natural light into the forward seating area.
• Engines mounted high and far aft reduce cabin noise compared to typical rear-engine configurations.

The Astra SPX handles regional and cross-country routes well. Its 2,900-nautical-mile published range covers most US domestic city pairs nonstop.

IAI Astra SPX charter rates typically run $3,200–$4,700 per flight hour, with variation by operator and aircraft equipment. 

Contact Hogani Jets at charter@hoganijets.com or +1-855-660-0573 for a current quote.

The hourly rate covers core operational costs. Additional fees are quoted separately on every trip.

• Aircraft operation: fuel, crew, and maintenance are included in the hourly rate.
• Two certificated pilots: required for all Astra SPX operations; this aircraft is not single-pilot certified.
• Federal excise tax and segment fees: federally mandated, quoted separately.
• Positioning costs: charged if the aircraft must reposition to your departure airport.
• International handling fees: apply on Caribbean, Canada, and other international flights.

Contact Hogani Jets for current pricing and details.

The most common cross-shop comparisons are the Hawker 800XP and the Gulfstream G150. The 800XP is a contemporary midsize with a wider cabin. The G150 is the direct successor in the same lineage. The Astra SPX offers a lower entry point and more published range than the Hawker 800XP.

Every IAI Astra SPX charter operator's Part 135 certificate, insurance coverage, and safety record is independently reviewed before booking. 

The Astra SPX carries Rockwell Collins Pro Line 4 avionics with integrated weather radar and terrain awareness. Two certificated pilots are required for all operations; the aircraft is not single-pilot certified. Hogani Jets does not operate the aircraft. 

Every charter is conducted by a licensed Part 135 direct air carrier under that carrier's independent operational control.

The Astra SPX is a strong fit on cross-country and regional legs where range and executive capacity matter. The following Hogani Jets route pages cover its most relevant corridors.

• New York to Miami private jet charter
• Miami to Dallas private jet charter
• New York to Chicago private jet charter

Ready to book an IAI Astra SPX charter or check availability? Contact Hogani Jets for a tailored quote. Call +1-855-660-0573 or email charter@hoganijets.com, and our team will coordinate the right aircraft and operator for your trip.