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

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

UK air travellers to benefit from enhanced protection measures

In a move aimed at bolstering the aviation sector and instilling confidence…

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Jetstar & Qantas 787 Dreamliner at Sydney Airport
Airline

Qantas Group gears up for busy end to FY23

As school holidays approach, Qantas and Jetstar are gearing up for a…

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Render of the Lilium eVTOL jet over a cityscape.
General Aviation

Lilium receives FAA certification basis for the Lilium Jet

Lilium N.V., a leading company in the development of all-electric vertical take-off…

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A Pratt & Whitney GTF engine in service at Air France KLM Engineering workshop.
Manufacturer

Pratt & Whitney and Air France KLM Engineering announce first GTF engine induction

In a recent announcement, Pratt & Whitney revealed that Air France Industries…

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A Boeing 777-9 in flight
Manufacturer

Boeing to invest $100 million in India pilot training

According to a Whitehouse statement issued on June 22, Boeing has announced…

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A Fly2Sky Airbus A321 on the tarmac.
Airline

Fly2Sky announces A321 contract with airBaltic

Fly2Sky, a leading aviation company, has announced its latest collaboration with airBaltic…

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A Ryanair Boeing 737 with new Scimitar winglets.
Airline

Ryanair celebrates 60 million passengers and 20 years of operations at Newcastle

Ryanair has commemorated a notable milestone as it celebrates 6 million passengers…

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A Lynx Air Boeing 737 landing.
Airline

Lynx Air launches service between Montréal and Vancouver

On June 23, Lynx Air completed its inaugural flight from Montréal Pierre…

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A PLAY Airbus parked on the ramp.
Airline

PLAY celebrates inaugural Toronto flight

PLAY airlines has taken its first flight to Toronto in Canada, marking…

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Ecuador Police watch a KLM flight park at the airport following a bomb threat.
Incident

KLM flight evacuated in Ecuador over bomb threat

A KLM flight from Amsterdam was evacuated in Quito, Ecuador, on Sunday…

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A Frontier Airlines A321neo parked on the tarmac.
Airline

Frontier Airlines begins new flights from San Francisco to Detroit and Cleveland

Frontier Airlines, a leading US low-cost carrier, has recently launched new flights…

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An Akasa Air B737 climbs into a blue sky.
Airline

Akasa Air announces 40% salary increase for pilots

India’s newest carrier Akasa Air has made a noteworthy announcement of a…

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Wreckage of a SAM Air Cessna Caravan viewed from the air.
General Aviation

Wreckage of SAM Air Cessna Caravan found in Papua Highlands

A Cessna Caravan single-engine turboprop aircraft belonging to regional operator SAM Air…

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A view of the 1909 Paris Air Show
Airshow

The 1909 Paris Air Show: A Landmark in Aviation History

The 1909 Paris Air Show stands as a significant event in the…

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A Gulfstream G280 takes off.
General Aviation

Gulfstream G280 cleared for operations at Gulf of Saint-Tropez Airport

Gulfstream Aerospace has announced that the Gulfstream G280, a super-midsize aircraft, has…

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