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

A Malaysia Airlines Boeing 737-8 on the taxiway.
Airline

Malaysia Airlines unveils its first Boeing 737-8

Malaysia Airlines has unveiled its latest fleet addition, the brand-new Boeing 737-8…

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A Synergy Aviation Kingair parked on the tarmac.
General Aviation

Avia Solutions Group acquires UK operator Synergy Aviation

Avia Solutions Group, one of the world's leading Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and…

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A United Airlines 737 lands in Miami.
Airline

AAR extends and expands MRO agreement with United Airlines

AAR Corp, a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government…

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A Delta Airlines Boeing 767. Russell Lee, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Airline

Delta and China Eastern simplify baggage check-in for China flights

In a move that significantly improves the transfer experience for travelers, Delta…

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Emergency

Delta Air Lines 767 bound for Atlanta declares emergency

A Delta Air Lines scheduled flight from Edinburgh to Atlanta, GA has…

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An Arajet Boeing 737 on climb.
Airline

Arajet to launch new Caribbean connections from Toronto

Caribbean low-cost airline Arajet has announced news for Canadian travelers. The airline…

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Lufthansa Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner.
Airline

DER Touristik and Lufthansa Group join forces for climate-friendly travel

In a bid to address the challenges of climate and environmental protection,…

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Exterior view of Birmingham Airport Terminal building.
Airport

Birmingham Airport strike action suspended in last minute talks

In a recent development at Birmingham Airport, over 150 security officers and…

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A United Airlines Boeing 767 on the tarmac.
Incident

Emergency slide detaches from United Airlines B767 approaching Chicago

On Monday, July 17, 2023, an unusual incident unfolded in the vicinity…

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A Rex Airlines Boeing 737 climbs after takeoff.
Airline

Rex signs lease for 2 additional 737-800NG aircraft

Rex, the Australian airline, has recently made a further strides in expanding…

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Emergency

easyJet A319 enroute to Ibiza declares emergency

An easyJet flight operating between Venice and Ibiza has declared an emergency…

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A Delta Air Lines Airbus A330 after takeoff.
Airline

Delta Air Lines workers demand a stop to union busting

In a show of solidarity and determination, Delta Air Lines workers and…

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An Emirates Airbus A380 in flight
Airline

Emirates becomes official airline of King Salman Club Cup 2023

Emirates has officially signed on as the Main Sponsor and Official Airline…

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Virgin Atlantic Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. Photo Credit: AviationSource/ Harrison Rowe
Airline

Virgin Atlantic rolls out Fetcherr AI pricing system

Virgin Atlantic has joined forces with Fetcherr, a demand prediction and AI-native…

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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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