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

Render of a DHL 777-200 freighter in flight.
Airline

DHL Express Launches Dedicated Hong Kong-Sydney Freighter Service

DHL Express has introduced a dedicated freighter flight between Hong Kong and…

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Photo: EasyJet Airbus A320 landing. Photo Credit: easyJet
Airline

easyJet to Resume Popular Budapest-Lyon Service

easyJet relaunches its popular connection between Budapest Airport and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport…

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An Aeroflot Boeing 777 on the tarmac.
Airline

Ukraine Pushes for Full EU Airspace Closure to Russia

Ukraine is urging the European Union to further tighten sanctions by banning…

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easyJet aircraft parked at Gatwick Airport gates.
Airport

No Food or Drink on easyJet Flights During Gatwick Strike

Unite has warned that caterers strike action set to begin 26 April…

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

SkyUp Signs 3 Aircraft ACMI Contract With Wizz Air

SkyUp has deployed three aircraft on an ACMI charter arrangement to Wizz…

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Sydney Airport aerial view
Analysis

Australian Aviation Network: Stabilisation and Recovery in March

The latest Airservices report reveals the Australian aviation network stabilised in March,…

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A Fiji Airways flight over the Pacific.
Airline

Fiji Moves to Adopt Open Skies Policy

This week, the Fiji government moved to approve a recommendation to adopt…

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

Heathrow Breaks Passenger Record For Second Consecutive Month

London Heathrow Airport saw another record in March, marking the second consecutive…

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An Egyptair Boeing 737 approaches to land.
Emergency

EGYPTAIR Flight Alexandria-Jeddah Declares Emergency

EGYPTAIR flight MS4413, a Boeing 737-800 bound for Jeddah, declared an emergency…

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A Qantas 787-9 taxis at London Heathrow.
Airline

Qantas Cancels Direct Perth-London Flights Amid Iran Unrest

Qantas has suspended its direct Perth to London flights amid concerns of…

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A Cathay Cargo freighter at night.
Airline

Cathay Cargo Freighter Service Returns to Ho Chi Minh City

On 4 April, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam saw the return of…

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easyJet aircraft parked at Gatwick Airport gates.
Airline

easyJet Cabin Crew Secure Significant Pay Rise

Unite union has now secured a substantial 20% pay increase and improved…

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Wizz Air Airbus aircraft on the tarmac.
Airline

Wizz Air Aims For 10% SAF Powered Flights by 2030

Wizz Air has set a sustainability goal of powering 10% of all…

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Air New Zealand aircraft at Auckland Airport.
Airport

Auckland Airport Braces For Busy Holiday Weekend

Auckland Airport braces for one of the busiest weekends of the school…

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An Aer Lingus flight crew member at Manchester
Airline

Aer Lingus Adds Extra Manchester-Orlando Flights

Aer Lingus is set to increase its popular Manchester to Orlando route…

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