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

A Turkish Airlines A330 approaches to land.
Airline

Strong profit and demand: Turkish Airlines Q2

Despite challenges which have dogged the industry since 2020, Turkish Airlines has…

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Contrails criss-cross the sky at dusk.
Airline

American Airlines collaborates on contrail avoidance study

American Airlines, in collaboration with Google Research and Breakthrough Energy, has unveiled…

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 after takeoff.
Airline

Delta Air Lines, Certares, and Knighthead partner on Wheels Up transformation

In a significant move within the private aviation sector, Delta Air Lines,…

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A Jetport Pilatus PC-12 NGX in the hangar.
General Aviation

Jetport takes delivery of latest Pilatus PC-12 NGX aircraft

Levaero Aviation, the exclusive dealer of Pilatus aircraft in Canada, has announced…

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Screenshot of crash site of light jet near Subang Airport, Kuala Lumpur
Incident

10 dead after light jet crashes in Elmina, Shah Alam

A light jet has crashed in Elmina, Shah Alam, whilst making an…

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A Cathay Pacific flight approaches to land at Kansai Airport in Osaka, Japan.
Airline

Cathay Pacific releases traffic figures for June

Cathay Pacific and HK Express achieved a significant milestone in July 2023…

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Exterior view of Gatwick Airport North Terminal
Airport

Gatwick Airport weekend strike action now suspended

Strike action by workers employed by ground handling company Red Handling, at…

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A Rex Airlines Saab 340 parked at the terminal.
Airline

Rex Group re-awarded 3 regulated West Australian routes

Rex Group, a prominent airline entity, has announced its successful re-award of…

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3 Virgin Australia aircraft parked at Sydney Terminal
Airline

Virgin Australia and Boeing embark on mentoring program

Virgin Australia and Boeing Australia have embarked on a groundbreaking mentoring initiative,…

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A Lufthansa jet in floodwaters at Frankfurt Airport
Incident

Flooding causes cancellations and delays at Frankfurt Airport

Flooding caused by thunderstorms and heavy rains on August 16, 2023, forced…

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Southwest Airlines Tennessee One aircraft on the taxiway.
Airline

Southwest Airlines to add new Nashville crew base

Southwest Airlines is reinforcing its dedication to Nashville, the Music City, with…

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An American Airlines jet is loaded with supplies to assist in Maui wildfires.
Airline

American supports Maui wildfire relief efforts

In the wake of the devastating wildfires that swept through Maui, Hawaii,…

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A Royal Air Maroc Boeing 737-800 on the taxiway.
Airline

Royal Air Maroc secures lease of 5 Boeing 737 aircraft

Aircraft lessor Air Lease Corporation (ALC) has announced long-term lease contracts for…

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A Cargojet converted freighter lines up on the runway.
General Aviation

ATSG completes a record month of freighter deliveries

Air Transport Services Group, a provider of medium wide-body aircraft leasing and…

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Passengers board a jet in stormy weather.
Analysis

Analysis: Europe’s aviation summer impacted by weather

The European air traffic landscape experienced significant shifts and challenges in July…

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