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

ANA announces inspection scheduling on PW1100G-JM engines

All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin a series of inspections of engine…

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Norwegian delivers strong operating profit for Q3

With a profit before tax (EBT) of NOK 2,050 million, Norwegian has…

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Loganair flight Edinburgh-Southampton declares emergency

A Loganair flight from Edinburgh to Southampton has declared an emergency whilst…

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Cebu Pacific operates first Narita-Manila flight on SAF blend

Major Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has successfully completed the first flight…

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Universal Hydrogen demonstrates airside fuelling logistics for ATR-72

Universal Hydrogen Co. has taken a further step in its testing program,…

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Qatar Airways Group growth trajectory is set to continue

The Qatar Airways Group has turned in impressive results with its first…

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Lufthansa Group: Strong summer and positive growth outlook for Q4

The Lufthansa Group has posted its Q3 2023 results, showing its airlines…

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Fraport upgrades Frankfurt Airport with biometric check-in technology

SITA and Fraport are enabling all airlines at Frankfurt Airport to jointly…

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LATAM Airlines reports operating revenue of US$3.1 billion in Q3

LATAM Airlines Group S.A. announced today its consolidated financial results for the…

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Woman arrested at Canberra Airport after walking out to Qantaslink aircraft

A woman has been arrested and charged after making her way past…

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Singapore Airlines To Host 67th AAPA Assembly of Presidents

Singapore Airlines (SIA) is set to host the 67th edition of the…

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Dalek sighted at London Heathrow Airport

British Airways customers traveling through Heathrow's Terminal 5 on a typical Friday…

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IndiGo takes delivery of first Airbus A321P2F freighter from AerCap

AerCap Holdings N.V. has announced the delivery of its first Airbus A321P2F…

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JAL Group announces results for Q2 of FY2023

The JAL Group has announced its consolidated financial results for the six-month…

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JetBlue Q3: Operational challenges and transatlantic growth

JetBlue Airways Corporation today reported its results for the third quarter of…

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