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 Hong Kong Airlines Airbus lands in Taipei.
Airline

Hong Kong Airlines to add Nagoya services

The expansion of Hong Kong Airlines across Japan continues, with the announcement…

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A HondaJet Elite II parked in front of the hangar.
Manufacturer

HondaJet Elite II makes debut at EBACE 2023

Honda Aircraft Company has debuted its latest HondaJet Elite II, for the…

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A Fiji Airways flight lands in Hong Kong.
Airline

Fiji Airways adds additional Hong Kong flights amid strong demand

It is just over a month since the Fijian national carrier Fiji…

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Render of an ASKY Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft in flight.
Airline

ASKY Airlines signs lease for 2 Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft

Pan-African airline ASKY Airlines has signed lease agreements with leasing company AerCap…

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A Gulfstream G800 flies over cloud.
Manufacturer

Gulfstream G800 debuts in Geneva at EBACE 2023

The new ultralong-range Gulfstream G800 has made its Continental debut, having arrived…

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A Lufthansa Airbus A350 on the taxiway.
Airline

Lufthansa to add four additional A350-900s to its fleet

The Lufthansa Group has announced that it has acquired four additional Airbus…

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Render of a Scoot Embraer E2 jet over Singapore.
Airline

Singapore’s Scoot to acquire 9 Embraer E195-E2 jets

Singapore Airlines Group low-cost subsidiary Scoot has signed lease agreements for nine…

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A Qantas Airbus A380 flying against a bright blue sky.
Airline

Qantas Group: Strong performance supports fleet investment

The Qantas Group has disclosed projections for its FY23 performance, as capacity…

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An Air Seychelles Airbus A330 on the tarmac.
Airline

Qatar Airways and Air Seychelles sign codeshare agreement

Qatar Airways has announced a codeshare agreement with Air Seychelles, the flag…

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Render of a Kakao Mobility Vertical Aerospace VX4 in flight over Seoul.
General Aviation

Vertical Aerospace secures South Korean pre-order for up to 50 VX4 aircraft

Pioneer electric aircraft company Vertical Aerospace has received a pre-order of up…

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A Bombardier Challenger 3500 banks in flight.
Manufacturer

Bombardier to debut Challenger 3500 at EBACE 2023

Bombardier will debut its Challenger 3500 business jet to the European market,…

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Remder of new Qantas flight training centre
Airline

Qantas breaks ground on new flight training centre

Construction has now started on a new flight training centre in Sydney,…

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An Air Canada A220 approaches to land.
Airline

Air Canada to launch direct Toronto-Yellowknife service

Air Canada today announced it will begin non-stop, year-round service between Toronto…

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Render of a Hawaiian Airlines Boeing 787 Dreamliner in flight.
Airline

Hawaiian Airlines unveils 787 Dreamliner cabin design

Hawaiian Airlines has unveiled its new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner interior including its…

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A Norse Atlantic Dreamliner on the tarmac
Airline

Norse Atlantic offers Winter 2023 routes for sale on strong wave of demand

With strong air travel demand continuing for the remainder of the year,…

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