Len Varley

Now the Assistant Editor with AviationSource, I have almost 40 years' experience in aviation, starting in Australian flight crew and training. I worked as CFI/Chief Pilot with 2 organisations and was also a CASA approved testing officer and aeronautics lecturer. This led to components procurement for civil operators and the RAAF, and then maintenance programming with a global airborne geo-survey operator.
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What is your favourite aeroplane?

The Cessna 402, a machine I grew to love doing single pilot charter ops into remote minesites.

What was your first Aviation interest?

As a kid, I was fascinated with the wartime stories of Douglas Bader and Guy Gibson and decided I wanted to become a pilot.

What is your favourite aspect of Aviation?

Aviation has been a lifestyle and a lifelong love affair for me, and I’ve now had the opportunity to experience many aspects of it. Almost 4 decades later, I still love it!

Recent articles from Len Varley

The new SAUDIA Retro A321neo.
Analysis

New Saudia Group brand prioritizes growth and expansion

Saudia Group, formerly known as Saudi Arabian Airlines Holding Corporation, has recently…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Render of an eVTOL Lilium Jet over Dallas, Texas.
General Aviation

Lilium Jet becomes first eVTOL for private sale in the US

Lilium N.V. (NASDAQ: LILM), developer of the first all-electric vertical take-off and…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Passengers board an aircraft at Charlottetown Airport .
Airport

Charlottetown Airport reports record summer passenger numbers

The Charlottetown Airport Authority has announced a historic milestone as passenger numbers…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A Saudia Technic engineer works on the First Suite interior of a Boeing 777.
Airline

Saudia Technic upgrades First Suites of Boeing 777 fleet

Saudia Technic, a subsidiary of Saudia Group, has moved forward with a…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Ryanair and Shannon Airport staff at the airport terminal building.
Airline

Ryanair’s Shannon winter schedule: New routes, investment and jobs

Ryanair has unveiled its Shannon winter 2023/2024 schedule, introducing 18 routes, including…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A Brazilian Air Force KC-390 Millennium aircraft in the hangar.
Military

Brazilian Air Force C-390 Millenniums mark ten thousand flight hours

The Embraer C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, has reached the significant milestone…

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Ryanair and OMV delegates with aircraft on tarmac.
Airline

Ryanair secures 500 tonnes of SAF from OMV

Major low-cost carrier Ryanair has firmed a purchase of 500 tonnes of…

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Emirates and Indian delegates in Mumbai
Airline

Emirates launches Premium Economy offering in India

UAE national carrier Emirates is set to make an entrance into the…

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An American Airlines aircraft in flight.
Airline

American Airlines posts a record Q3 revenue

American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ:AAL) has reported its third-quarter 2023 financial results,…

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A Marathon Airlines Embraer E-Jet in flight.
Airline

Marathon Airlines expands Pool Program Agreement for seven E-Jets

Brazilian aerospace company Embraer has signed a contract amendment with Marathon Airlines,…

Len Varley By Len Varley
An Alaska Air 737 MAX 9 on the tarmac
Airline

Alaska Air: Q3 sees strong completion rates

Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has reported financial results for the third quarter…

Len Varley By Len Varley
An engineer works on a Rolls-Royce Pearl engine.
Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce completes 100% SAF testing on Pearl engines

Rolls-Royce (LSE:RR) has announced the successful completion of a series of tests…

Len Varley By Len Varley
An AeroMexico Boeing 787 on the taxiway.
Airline

Aeromexico aims for major European expansion in 2024

In a bid to provide a broader range of flight options, Aeromexico…

Len Varley By Len Varley
An Austrian Airlines A320 lines up on the runway.
Airline

Austrian Airlines launches flights to Sevilla

On Saturday, 14 October 2023, just in time for the autumn holidays,…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Aerial view of an Allegiant Airlines jet in flight.
Airline

Allegiant set for Nashville expansion with new terminal opening

Allegiant Travel Company (NASDAQ:ALGT) has unveiled its plans to relocate its operations…

Len Varley By Len Varley