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

Emergency

Air France Flight Paris-Rome Declares Emergency in Corsica

Air France flight AF1304 from Paris executed a go-around in Rome before…

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A British Airways Dreamliner on the taxiway.
Airline

British Airways Launches New Daily Service to Abu Dhabi

After a four year absence, British Airways has inaugurated a new daily…

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An Air New Zealand Boeing 787 in flight
Airline

Air New Zealand Returns to Hobart and Seoul For Summer

Air New Zealand has announced updates to its summer 2024 schedule confirming…

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A320neo in flight.
Airline

Cathay Pacific: Strong Passenger and Cargo Growth in March 2024

Cathay Pacific enjoyed a surge in both cargo and travel demand during…

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A Fly2Sky Airbus A320 on the tarmac.
Airline

Fly2Sky Firms ACMI Agreement with Air Algérie

ACMI charter operator Fly2Sky Airlines has deployed an Airbus A320 under contract…

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View of Lufthansa Allegris Business Class Suite
Airline

Lufthansa Introduces its A350 Allegris Cabin

Lufthansa will launch its Airbus A350 Allegris cabin upgrade commencing 1 May…

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Two Rise Air ATR42-500 aircraft parked at Saskatchewan
Airline

Rise Air Expands Capability With 2nd ATR42-500 Aircraft

Saskatchewan-based Rise Air has expanded its capabilities with the arrival of a…

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Vancouver International Airport at dusk.
Airport

Vancouver YVR Reclaims Title of ‘Best Airport in North America’

Vancouver International Airport (YVR) has reclaimed the coveted title of 'Best Airport…

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Render of an Eve Airmobility eVTOL aircraft in AirX livery
General Aviation

Eve Air and AirX Sign LOI for up to 50 eVTOL Aircraft

AirX Inc., Japan's leading helicopter charter service, has signed an LOI with…

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2.8m People Used Dublin Airport in October: What About the Cuts?
Airport

Irish Aviation Sees New Passenger Records in 2023

2023 marked a monumental year for Irish aviation, recording the highest number…

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A National Jet Express Dash8-400NG aircraft.
Uncategorized

National Jet Express Expands Charter Presence in NSW

National Jet Express (NJE) has announced new weekly charter services between Brisbane…

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Interior of new Spirit Airlines HQ, Spirit Central.
Airline

Spirit Airlines Opens New HQ in Dania Beach, Florida

Spirit Airlines has marked the official opening of Spirit Central, its impressive…

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Night view of Bengaluru Airport (BLR)
Airport

Bengaluru BLR: Record Passenger and Cargo Traffic in FY23/24

Bengaluru Airport (BLR) recorded a monumental year in FY 2023-2024, achieving its…

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Interior view of Qantas check-in at Melbourne Airport.
Airport

Melbourne Airport Sees Qantas Security Screening Upgrade

A major security screening technology upgrade which will streamline check-in for Qantas…

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A United Airlines A320 on approach to land
Uncategorized

United Airlines Q1 2024 Exceeds Expectations

United Airlines (UAL) has reported positive financial results for the first quarter…

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