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

Recent data shows return of confidence in air travel

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported general high levels of…

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easyJet flight from Bristol declares emergency

An easyJet scheduled flight from Bristol to Lisbon has declared a general…

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Flair Airlines reports strong performance for April

Canadian ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines has posted healthy performance metrics for April…

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NASA PC-12 to conduct aerial flights over Cleveland roadways

NASA's Glenn Research Center will be flying an aircraft at various altitudes…

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National Jet Express to establish Brisbane base after winning Queensland contract

Australian regional carrier National Jet Express (NJE), a member of the Rex…

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Jet2 to launch Liverpool operations from Summer 2024

Jet2 will take further step in their continued growth with the launch of…

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IATA critical of US passenger compensation rule

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has criticized the recent rulemaking decision…

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The Dambusters: Honouring the 80th anniversary of a daring triumph

Today, on the 80th anniversary of May 16, 1943, we commemorate a…

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Birmingham Airport to upgrade to CT screening technology

Birmingham Airport is set to receive an upgrade to its security and…

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Finnair relaunches Stockholm-Bromma flights

Finnair is set to relaunch flights to Stockholm-Bromma (BMA) from 29 October…

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Air Astana celebrates 21st anniversary after record year

Central Asian carrier Air Astana is celebrating 21 years of operations this…

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Qantas flight returns to Cairns following engine shutdown

A Qantas scheduled flight operating between Cairns and Melbourne has been forced…

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Pilatus celebrates 2000th PC-12 delivery

Pilatus has marked the official handover of its 2000th PC-12 aircraft to…

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Global Crossing Airlines confident of bullish year

Global Crossing Airlines Group (GlobalX) has posted a strong first quarter result…

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Air Greenland takes delivery of additional Dash 8-Q202

Air Greenland, the national carrier of Greenland, has taken delivery of an…

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