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

Ticketing hall of Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3 in Pasay City, Metro Manila
General News

Philippines airports on heightened alert following bomb threat

The Philippines has taken the decision to place its airports on a…

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A former US military pilot poses in front of a United Airlines aircraft.
Airline

United Airlines launches United Military Pilot Program

United Airlines has unveiled the United Military Pilot Program, an employment initiative…

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UK Air Traffic Controllers at monitors.
General Aviation

CAA launches independent review into NATS technical issue

On August 28th, National Air Traffic Services (NATS) encountered a critical technical…

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A Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance helicopter on the helipad at night.
General Aviation

10 Years of Night Flying: Kent Surrey Sussex Air Ambulance

The Kent Surrey Sussex (KSS) Air Ambulance Charity celebrated an operations milestone…

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A crashed BN-2 Islander in Torres Strait.
Analysis

Analysis: Torres Strait BN-2 Islander forced landing

A twin piston-engined charter aircraft’s forced landing on an island in the…

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A Boeing 787 near the hangar
Manufacturer

Boeing strengthens commitment to Indonesia

In a significant move for Indonesia's aviation sector, Boeing recently inked a…

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An Emirates Sky Cargo aircraft unloads emergency aid supplies in Pakistan
Analysis

Air cargo demand shows promising rise in August

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for August 2023 global…

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A Porter Airlines Embraer E195-E2 on the tarmac.
Airline

Porter Airlines adds Los Angeles and San Francisco flights

Porter Airlines is launching its first two western U.S. destinations in California…

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Render of a Skyportz vertiport on the Melbourne waterfront.
General Aviation

Skyportz unveils Melbourne waterfront Vertiport concept

Skyportz, Contreras Earl Architecture, and Pascall+Watson Architects are unveiling a visionary concept…

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Fire damage to United Airlines Boeing 737 MAX.
Incident

United 737 MAX aborts takeoff in Denver due to fire

A United Airlines flight departing Denver, CO for Boston-Logan International Airport, MA…

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Exterior view of Textron Aviation service facility in Greensboro, NC.
Manufacturer

Textron Aviation celebrates 30 years at Greensboro Service Center

Textron Aviation has celebrated the 30th anniversary of its factory-owned service center…

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LATAM Airlines Chile Arbus A320 shown destroyed on runway at LIM Airport.
Analysis

Analysis: LATAM Chile Airbus A320 collision at Lima Airport

The Peruvian aviation body CIAA has released its report into an accident…

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Two Australian Army MRH-90 Taipan helicopters in flight.
Military

Australia retires MRH-90 Taipan fleet early

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has announced that the Airbus MRH-90 Taipan…

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An Aeromexico Boeing 737 parked on the tarmac in Mexico.
Airline

Aeromexico and Delta to expand transborder operations

The Aeromexico-Delta Air Lines Joint Cooperation Agreement (JCA) will expand its operations…

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An Emirates Airbus A380 on the tarmac in celebration of Milan-New York flights.
Airline

Emirates marks a decade of Milan-New York services

UAE national carrier Emirates has proudly celebrated a decade of direct flight…

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