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

Close up of an Avelo Airlines 737
Airline

Avelo launches nonstop services to Vegas and LA from Salem/Portland

US ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines has exciting news for the residents of…

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A Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321neo climbs out.
Airline

Pegasus Airlines orders 36 new Airbus A321neo aircraft

Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has entered into an agreement with Airbus…

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Evening view of Copenhagen Airport
Airport

Copenhagen Airport upgrades outlook for 2023

Copenhagen Airport has recently provided an update on its expectations for the…

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A Bonza Boeing 737 climbs out after takeoff.
Airline

Bonza announces cutback on 5 domestic routes

New Australian low-cost start-up airline Bonza has announced some route suspensions which…

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A Flair Airlines Boeing 737 on the taxiway.
Airline

Flair Airlines reports 99.4% completion factor for June

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines has reported an impressive completion factor of…

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Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5C (satellite 2) viewed from airfield, May 2011. David Dyson
Analysis

UK flight levels show strong recovery in the first half of 2023

The aviation industry in the United Kingdom has been steadily recovering from…

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A wireless charging device in United Airlines aircraft.
Airline

United Airlines introduces onboard wireless charging

United Airlines has introduced a new domestic first-class seat that includes a…

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Render of Delta Air Lines Airbus A220 in flight.
Airline

Delta exercises option for 12 additional Airbus A220 aircraft

Delta Air Lines continues to strengthen its fuel-efficient fleet with the execution…

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Heathrow Airport, Terminal 2A, check-in hall, November 2015.
Airport

Summer getaway kicks off at Heathrow Airport

The summer season has kicked off early and is now in full…

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An Air France Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the runway.
Airline

Air France expands its North American network for Winter 2023

Air France is further enhancing its services to North America, a region…

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A Ryanair Boeing 737-8200 taxiing.
Airline

Ryanair resigns from UK Aviation Council

Major low-cost carrier Ryanair has officially announced its resignation from the UK…

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A line of aircraft parked at Munich Airport.
Airport

Stable growth continues for Munich Airport

Munich Airport has seen a steady upward trend in its traffic figures…

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A RAF Typhoon approaches to land.
Military

BAE Systems to deliver new radar for RAF Typhoon fighter jets

The UK Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded BAE Systems a £870…

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A Turkish Airlines A350 climbs after takeoff
Airline

Turkish Airlines takes delivery of Airbus A350 from ABL Aviation

Turkish Airlines has recently received an Airbus A350-900 aircraft from ABL Aviation,…

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An American Airlines Boeing 787 landing.
Airport

FAA invests neatly $92M to support airports net-zero plan

In a significant move towards sustainability, airports across the country are receiving…

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