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

Allegiant Unveils Eight New Nonstop Routes to 13 Cities

Set to launch in November, Allegiant has announced eight new low-cost nonstop…

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Nile Air A321 Suffers Brake Fire After Rejected Takeoff from Dammam

A Nile Air Airbus A321 operating flight NP232 to Cairo experienced a…

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Finnair Navigates Challenging Skies in H1 2024

Finnair continued its recovery across the first half of 2024, further strengthening…

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Akasa Air Commences Operations to Jeddah from Mumbai

Akasa Air has now inaugurated its new international service to Jeddah from…

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Uganda Airlines Expands African Network to Abuja, Lusaka, and Harare

As Phase 2 of its expansion strategy, Uganda Airlines widens its African…

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Saudia Group and Lilium N.V. Forge Landmark Electric Aircraft Deal

Saudia Group has inked a landmark agreement for 50 eVTOL Lilium Jets,…

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Wizz Air Celebrates 7 Million Passengers at London Gatwick

Wizz Air announces a major milestone: over 7 million passengers have flown…

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Airbus Leads UK Hydrogen Aviation Initiative at Gatwick Airport

Airbus has announced a strategic partnership with London Gatwick Airport, easyJet, and…

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Project Sunrise: Qantas Cabin Lighting System Designed to Prevent Jet Lag

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Auckland Airport Redevelopment: Domestic Airlines Raise Concerns

New Zealand domestic airlines are concerned about the scale and cost of…

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Vertical Aerospace Unveils Advanced VX4 eVTOL Prototype

Vertical Aerospace has unveiled its latest full-scale iteration of its VX4 eVTOL…

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Alaska Air Group: Resilience and Strategic Growth in Q2 2024

Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has released its financial results for Q2…

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MAFFS C-130 Aircraft Deployed to Fight California Wildfires

California wildfires: Two MAFFS equipped C-130 aircraft from U.S. Northern Command have…

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Alaska Airlines Expands Premium Seating Options to Meet Demand

To meet demand, Alaska Airlines is expanding its premium seat options, adding…

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United Airlines Q2 Profit Rises to $1.32 Billion Amid Travel Boom

United Airlines has seen Q2 profit rise to $1.32 billion as pent-up…

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