INTRODUCTION TO THE KESTREL
The Kestrel began as a vision of a new era in business aviation. A vision of an aircraft optimised to be the best possible combination of breathtaking speed, comfort, utility and affordability.

The Kestrel represents the application of advanced aerodynamics and state-of-the-art carbon-fibre composite construction to produce a stunning machine that redefines its class.

PERFORMANCE
The Kestrel achieves new standards in aircraft performance. It delivers an extraordinary maximum cruise speed above 350 knots (650kmh), a rate of climb at maximum weight of more than 3100 feet per minute, and an IFR range (with reserves and four occupants) of over 1,500 nautical miles (2,750km). No other turboprop comes close.

COMFORT
The Kestrel sets new standards in cabin dimensions and comfort for six / seven seat aircraft. A range of cabin configurations is available with a fitted private lavatory and capacious, pressurised luggage bay. Its refinement and luxury is unmatched by any VLJ and bridges the traditional gap between turboprops and substantially more expensive business jets.

UTILITY
Beyond the stresses, hassles and congestion of international airports lies a vast web of small airports, airfields and private landing strips. Many of them are sand, gravel or grass and out of reach to the great majority of business and private jets. The Kestrel does not recognise such boundaries. Its robust construction, heavy-duty undercarriage and 1000hp power allow it to use the shortest of unprepared landing strips. And at the same time, its rate of climb and its cruising speed allow it to integrate seamlessly with jet traffic in the airways and at busy commercial airports.

The Kestrel requires no external power, has no landing weight restrictions, is fully de-iced and offers exceptional payload / range capability. And, of course, it enjoys the legendary reliability of the PT6 engine.

The Kestrel is optimised to carry up to six passengers on a typical business or personal journey over distances from 100 to 1500 nautical miles. No other aircraft is as flexible for these missions as the Kestrel.

ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
With its large, low-rpm propeller, the Kestrel is the quietest aircraft in its class. A 1,000 foot flyover by the Kestrel creates about as much noise as a car passing at 100 metres.

Its CO2 emissions are the lowest of any business aircraft thanks to the efficiency of its design which allows the highest cruise speed for the lowest fuel burn.

AFFORDABILITY

The Kestrel’s efficiency, low-maintenance composite airframe and single-pilot capability ensure that its operating costs are the lowest in class. Costs per mile are less than two thirds of those of small business jets, which offer no more speed, payload or comfort than the Kestrel, and lack its operational flexibility.

The Kestrel’s ability to use the smallest airstrips to fly 6 people at high speed to a distant destination allows passengers to make the most productive use of their time, making business aviation affordable for a new generation of time sensitive travellers seeking a cost effective supplement to the airline system.

PRESS COMMENT

Flyer Magazine:
"Had the company been selling a certificated aeroplane at Farnborough, then there’s no doubt they would have left the show with a decent number of firm orders."e;

"The Kestrel is a very impressive prototype… it has every chance of being a winner."

"An excellent design."

Flight International:
"FACL has a "looks right" prototype that shows the potential to compete with modern six-seaters."

"The aircraft achieved a sustained climb of 20º nose up, 140kt and a climb rate of 4,000ft/min."

Kestrel...
Above and beyond.