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

An Air Astana Airbus climbs after takeoff.
Airline

Air Astana signs codeshare agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines

Air Astana, the flag carrier of Kazakhstan, has recently inked a significant…

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A Kenmore Air seaplane takes off from Tacoma, WA.
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Puyallup Tribe and Kenmore Air venture set to take off

Tickets are now available for scenic flights departing from the brand-new Puyallup…

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Qantas jets parked at Sydney Airport.
Airline

Qantas responds to claims of Sydney ‘slot hoarding’

In recent times, there have been claims suggesting that Qantas is "hoarding"…

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Delta Air Lines 767 bound for New York declares emergency

A Delta Air Lines flight from Berlin to New York has declared…

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An aircraft climbs out of London Heathrow airport.
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Heathrow Airport sees 37 million passengers in first half of 2023

London Heathrow Airport has seen a robust beginning to 2023, with an…

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An Akasa Air Boeing 737-8-200 parked at dusk.
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Akasa Air becomes first Asian operator of Boeing 737-8-200

Indian carrier Akasa Air has welcomed the arrival of its 20th aircraft.…

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Exterior view of Edmonton International Airport
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Edmonton International Airport supports prevention of human trafficking initiative

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) has taken a significant step forward in the…

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A FlyBondi Boeing 737 approaches to land.
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Flybondi resumes direct flights between Buenos Aires and Florianópolis

Argentina's low-cost airline Flybondi is all set to resume its direct flights…

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An Air India A321 flight on the tarmac at Chennai bound for Delhi.
Airline

Air India aims for 300% cargo growth in 5 years

As part of its five-year growth and development plan, Air India is…

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A Jet Airways Boeing 737 approaches to land.
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India’s Jet Airways regains Air Operator’s Certificate

Jalan-Kalrock Capital, the ownership group of dormant Indian carrier Jet Airways has…

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Render of new terminal building at at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport.
Airport

Porter partners in new Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport passenger terminal 

Porter Aviation Holdings is entering into a partnership with Macquarie Asset Management…

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Emergency

Jet2 A321 declares emergency and diverts to Frankfurt

A Jet2 flight operating between London and Izmir, Türkiye declared a general…

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A flynas aircraft passes overhead.
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flynas connects Casablanca and Jeddah with new direct service

Saudi Arabian low-cost airline flynas has plans for direct flights connecting Casablanca,…

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Air France and KLM aircraft parked together.
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KLM Group mid-year report: Higher revenues and rising costs

The KLM Group has reported its performance for the first six months…

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A Solomon Airlines Airbus A320 on the tarmac.
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Solomon Airlines welcomes second Airbus A320

Solomon Islands Prime Minister Hon. Manasseh Sogavare MP has recently expressed his…

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