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

Aerial view of Vancouver Airport
Analysis

IATA and Atkins develop digital toolkit to assist airports in assessing carbon emissions

As the global aviation industry continues to grow post-pandemic, the focus on…

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An Emirates flight receives a water cannon salute on arrival at Muscat, Oman.
Airline

Emirates commemorates 30 years of flight services to Oman

UAE national flag carrier Emirates is commemorating 30 years of exceptional service…

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Render of a JetSmart Airlines Airbus A320 in flight.
Airline

JetSmart Airlines takes delivery of 2 A320 aircraft from Aergo Capital

Ashland Place Finance LLC, a commercial aviation financing enterprise, has recently announced…

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A Delta Air Lines 737-800 parked at Atlanta.
Airline

Delta to resume nonstop Curaçao services from Atlanta

Delta Air Lines is set to re-launch its service to Curaçao starting…

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A JetBlue aircraft parked at Fort Lauderdale.
Airline

JetBlue announces next step of Northeast Alliance wind down plan

US carrier JetBlue has revealed the next steps in the wind down…

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A China Eastern Airlines COMAC C919 aircraft in flight.
Airline

COMAC delivers second C919 to China Eastern Airlines

The Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. (COMAC) has successfully completed the…

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A render of a PLANA AAM eVTOL aircraft in flight.
General Aviation

Hi-Air signs LOI for 30 PLANA eVTOL aircraft

PLANA and Hi-Air delegates sign LOI for 30 eVTOL aircraft.

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Interior of Ontario International Airport terminal.
Airport

California’s Ontario International Airport sets record passenger volume in June

Southern California's Ontario International Airport (ONT) achieved a significant milestone in June,…

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A Lynx Air Boeing 737 landing.
Airline

Lynx Air expands its US network with Tampa Bay flights

Lynx Air will further expand its US network with the addition of…

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Interior of Billy Bishop Airport, Toronto Canada.
General News

Canada plans to strengthen air passenger protections

The Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA) is seeking public input on proposed amendments…

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Interior view of Gatwick Airport terminal.
Airport

Eight-day strike action announced at Gatwick Airport

Nearly one thousand workers at London Gatwick Airport are set to take…

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A Qatar Airways cargo aircraft is loaded.
Airline

Qatar Aviation Services Cargo gains further IATA qualification

Qatar Aviation Services Cargo, the ground handling partner for Qatar Airways Cargo,…

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A Jazeera Airways Airbus A320 approaches to land.
Airline

Jazeera Airways introduces direct flights to Islamabad

Kuwait low-cost carrier Jazeera Airways has recently launched direct flights to Islamabad,…

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View of new interior of Avianca Airlines Airbus A320 aircraft.
Airline

Avianca completes reconfiguration of 104 A320 aircraft

In a remarkable feat accomplished in under two years, Avianca Airlines has…

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American Airlines aircraft parked together.
Airline

American Airlines releases its 2022 Sustainability Report

In its recently released 2022 Sustainability Report, American Airlines showcases its commitment…

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