N150EX IAI 1124 Westwind

Overview

This airframe, registered as N150EX, is an Israel Aircraft Industries IAI-1124 Westwind, serial number 262, currently owned by Dodson International Parts Inc (a corporation based in Rantoul, KS, US). The US-registered executive jet has been documented in corporate hands and is recorded with a typical owner/operator profile focused on parts and asset management rather than line operations. Ownership under Dodson International Parts Inc indicates the airframe may be held for parts, spares support, or limited ferry operations rather than active charter service. The aircraft’s registration in the United States and documented owner location provide the primary indicators of its operational and regulatory base.

Operations & Cabin

The typical executive cabin arrangement for this Westwind is configured for 2 crew + 7-10 passengers with a common layout accommodating up to ten seats in an executive fit; for this specific airframe the published seating is 10. Operationally the Westwind family is used on medium-long continental missions, and this example’s range of 2,390 nm and cruise speed of 390 kts suit transcontinental US routes and short international hops. Based from the documented owner location in Rantoul, KS, US, the airframe would primarily operate within North American airspace under US registry rules. Maintenance considerations for this particular aircraft are shaped by its Garrett/Honeywell TFE731 powerplants and the likelihood of parts-oriented ownership, suggesting potential intermittent operation and a focus on component condition and serviceability.

Model & Market Context

The IAI-1124 Westwind occupies a mid-size business jet niche with transcontinental capability, combining a 45,000 ft ceiling and efficient TFE731 engines for economical cruise performance. Competing models in its era and market segment include similar light-to-medium business jets that emphasize speed and range over large cabin volume. Buyer and charter demand for individual Westwind airframes is often driven by airframe condition, engine hours, and parts availability; given the current ownership by a parts-focused corporation, resale and maintenance considerations will center on component life, logbooks, and the airframe’s suitability either for continuing operation or part-out.