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

Avianca Airlines launches 12 nonstop routes to Latin America

Avianca Airlines has announced the addition of three new non-stop flight routes

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Lynx Air inaugurates Montréal-Calgary service

Lynx Air’s first flight from Montréal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) took to the

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Icelandair and Turkish Airlines sign codeshare agreement

Icelandair and Turkish Airlines have now signed a codeshare agreement; effectively expanding

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IATA expands its Turbulence Aware platform

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has announced that ANA and WestJet

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WestJet commences nonstop Edmonton-Minneapolis service

Last week, Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet celebrated the commencement of its nonstop

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Stranded San Francisco passengers await Air India ferry flight

Yesterday, an Air India flight operating from New Delhi to San Francisco

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Conair introduces Dash 8-400AT firefighting airtanker for Canada

A fleet of 70 aerial firefighting aircraft have deployed for the fire

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Vistara becomes second Indian airline to operate Mumbai-London nonstop

Indian full-service carrier Vistara has recently announced new routes on both domestic

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Cathay Cargo receives Cargo Airline of the Year award

Last week, Cathay Cargo took out the award for “Cargo Airline of

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Air India 777 to San Francisco diverts with engine issues

An Air India flight operating from New Delhi to San Francisco has

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Spirit Airlines takes delivery of first A321neo

Spirit Airlines has unveiled the first of its new Airbus A321neo aircraft

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Air Niugini places order for 2 Boeing 787 Dreamliners

Papua New Guinea’s national flag carrier Air Niugini has placed an order

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Rex and Bonza join call for overhaul of Sydney slot system

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has called for reforms to

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DGCA warns Indian airlines against profiteering after Odisha train crash

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has warned Indian airlines against

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Air Canada inaugurates Toulouse and Copenhagen services

With the arrival of two flights in Toulouse and Copenhagen last week, Air

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