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

Embraer & CAE to boost pilot training levels with new Phenom 300 simulators

Embraer and CAE announced today that their joint venture, Embraer-CAE Training Services

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Daher marks the delivery of 500th TBM 900-series aircraft

Daher has announced its delivery of the 500th TBM 900-series aircraft, highlighting the

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Rex signs LOI for lease of additional Boeing 737-800NG

Rex Airlines has announced its intention to lease an additional Boeing 737-800NG

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36 GEnx-1B engines confirmed for Air Canada 787-10 fleet

GE Aerospace has confirmed a major order from Air Canada for 36

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Lufthansa Cargo rolls out fourth 777 freighter with AeroSHARK modification

On October 13, another Lufthansa Cargo Boeing 777F equipped with AeroSHARK technology

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France bomb threats: Airports see evacuations for second consecutive day

French airports have been evacuated amid bomb threats for the second consecutive

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Virgin Australia returns to profitability in FY23

In a return to profitability after 11 years, Virgin Australia has reported

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Qantas drops Alliance Aviation acquisition plan

Qantas and Alliance Aviation Services Ltd (Alliance) have announced the termination of

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What Routes Did British Airways Operate Using Concorde?

British Airways was an operator of Concorde. We ask the following question:

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What Routes Did Air France Operate Using Concorde?

Air France was an operator of Concorde. We ask the following question:

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Six French airports evacuated after email threats

On Wednesday, October 18 2023, six airports in France were evacuated due

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US issues Level 4 “Do Not Travel” advisory for Lebanon

The US State Department has now issued a “Level 4: Do Not

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Ontario International ONT sees double digit passenger growth in 2023

Southern California’s Ontario International Airport (ONT) recorded an 11.6% increase in passenger volume

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The Effects of Supersonic Flight on The Airframe of Concorde

The Concorde was a marvel of engineering, and its airframe was designed

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CMA makes final ruling on Heathrow price control appeals

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has published a summary of its

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