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All specifications and performance and economic data supplied by Conklin & de Decker and aircraft manufacturers unless otherwise noted. Variable costs include fuel; routine maintenance; engine, APU, and propeller reserves; misc. expenses. Fixed costs include crew salaries, training, hangar, insurance, refurbishment/ modernization allowances, misc. expenses. Costs exclude taxes and depreciation and reflect North American operations at typical utilization.

Model	Astra SP
Manufacturer	IAI
Cabin Size	304 cu ft
Range	2,330 nm
Price New	$8.8M
Price Used	$550K - $1.3M

Model Manufacturer Cabin Size Range Price New Price Used

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Check out Mecaer’s “Magnificent” Interior for the Bell 505

VIP rotorcraft specialist Mecaer Aviation Group recently delivered the first Bell 505 Jet Ranger X in North America outfitted with the company’s “Magnificent” interior to Canada’s Hélite Aviation. Hélite will use the Bell 505 for VIP transport from its downtown Montreal heliport and anticipates strong demand for the stylish five-place light single. AIN had a chance to check out the interior at Heli-Expo 2019, where Mecaer delivered the aircraft to the customer.

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Astra SP

IAI

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