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 security guards stage new strike

Security guards at London's Heathrow Airport are staging a fresh strike on…

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AEI receives Argentinian approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has now achieved Argentinian national STC certification for…

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Leonardo gains new corporate helicopter orders at EBACE 2023

Leonardo’s regional distributor, Sloane Helicopters has announced new orders for one AW109…

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IndiGo adds 6 new routes to the Middle East

India’s major low-cost carrier IndiGo will operate six new direct flight services…

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Bombardier marks milestone on EcoJet project

Bombardier has presented the progress made on its EcoJet research project. The…

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Prime Jet adds Embraer ERJ 145 to fleet

Global air charter operator Prime Jet has added an Embraer ERJ 145…

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ABL Aviation delivers fourth A321neo to Pegasus Airlines

Pegasus Airlines has now taken delivery of a further Airbus A321neo aircraft…

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Cathay Pacific fires 3 crew members after discrimination allegation

Cathay Pacific Airways has dismissed three flight attendants on Tuesday after a…

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France imposes ban on short haul flights

France has banned short-haul domestic flights in a bid to cut carbon…

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Lufthansa and Airbus celebrate delivery of 600th aircraft

Lufthansa and Airbus have marked the occasion of the handover of the…

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Textron Aviation delivers first passenger Cessna SkyCourier

Textron Aviation has announced the recent delivery of the first passenger unit…

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FAA allocates over $100mil to reduce runway incursions

The Federal Aviation Administration has awarded more than $100 million to 12…

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United Airlines increases its Denver presence

United Airlines has revealed its plans to significantly grow its position in…

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Air Canada sees strong start to summer season

Air Canada today reported a strong operational performance to begin the summer…

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Sun Country Airlines adds nonstop Minneapolis – St. Maarten service

Minnesota based low-cost carrier Sun Country Airlines will resume services to the…

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