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 Rex Airlines Boeing 737 is loaded at Melbourne Airport.
Airline

Rex hopes to be next aerial operator for Australian Antarctic Division

Australia's Regional Express Group (Rex) has recently announced its response to the…

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Emergency

TAP Air Portugal flight from Lisbon declares emergency

A TAP Air Portugal flight from Lisbon to Dublin has declared an…

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A flynas aircraft passes overhead.
Airline

flynas expands direct flights to Central Asia

Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has announced its plans to launch direct flights…

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Airport

Dutch Court of Appeal allows flight restrictions at Schiphol Airport

On July 7 2023, the Amsterdam Court of Appeal made a significant…

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Wreckage of Halle Airlines Embraer aircraft at Mogadishu Airport.
BreakingIncident

Halla Airlines Embraer EMB 120 crashes after landing in Mogadishu

An Embraer EMB 120 twin turboprop regional commuter aircraft has crashed on…

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A Caribbean Airlines Bowing 737 on approach to land.
Airline

Caribbean Airlines expands its network with new route to St. Kitts

Caribbean Airlines Limited has announced its latest addition to the route network…

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Two RoyalJet aircraft parked on the tarmac.
General Aviation

RoyalJet LLC set to expand operations in Malaysia

Abu Dhabi-based private jet operator RoyalJet LLC has signed a conditional Heads…

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A Västflyg aircraft at Sweden Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport
Airport

Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport leads the way with SAF supply

In a significant move towards a greener aviation industry, Trollhättan-Vänersborg Airport, located…

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An SAS Airbus A320neo on the tarmac after delivery.
Airline

SAS sees a 23% increase in passengers in June

In June, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) witnessed a significant surge in passenger numbers,…

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Tailplanes of Go First aircraft, displaying airline logo
Airline

Expressions of interest called for sale of India’s Go First airline

An invitation for expressions of interest in the sale of troubled Indian…

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View of new Virgin Australia cabin design
Airline

Virgin Australia unveils new cabin and fleet-wide aircraft upgrade

Virgin Australia recently marked the arrival of its first fuel-efficient Boeing 737-8…

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A Cathay Pacific aircraft is refuelled with SAF.
Airline

Cathay Pacific completes first overseas refuel of SAF

In its commitment to combat climate change and reduce carbon emissions, Cathay…

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A Northern Pacific Airways Boeing 757-200
Airline

Northern Pacific Airways a step closer to start-up with FAA approval

New start-up low-cost carrier has passed another hurdle in the lead up…

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Exterior view of Singapore Changi Airport
Airport

Singapore’s Changi Airport records impressive recovery in passenger traffic

Since the relaxation of Singapore's border restrictions in April 2022, Changi Airport…

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A Lynx Air jet flies over palm trees in Los Angeles.
Airline

Lynx Air adds new US sun destinations from Toronto and Montréal

Canada’s Lynx Air is set to expand its services to the United…

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