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

New South Wales Ambulance PC-24 in flight over coast.
General Aviation

First New South Wales Ambulance Pilatus PC-24 enters service

The New South Wales Ambulance Fixed Wing Aeromedical Operations has now brought…

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A Piper M700 Fury in flight over city.
Manufacturer

Piper unveils the new M700 Fury

Piper has unveiled its new M700 Fury cabin class turboprop - the…

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Render of Daher TBM and Kodiak aircraft in flight.
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Daher pushes forward with five-year growth plan

Light aircraft manufacturer Daher is now moving into the second year of…

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Render of new terminal building at at Montréal Saint-Hubert Airport.
Airport

Canada Infrastructure Bank invests in Montreal Metropolitan Airport

CIB has firmed a $90 million investment for a new domestic commercial…

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CEOs of Virgin Australia and Queensland Airports Ltd at Gld Coast Airport.
Airport

Virgin Australia firms 10-year agreement with Gold Coast Airport

Virgin Australia has signaled its continued commitment to the Gold Coast after…

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Close-up of Ryanair 737 wingtip.
Airline

Ryanair welcomes further EU Court ruling on Air France-KLM state aid

Ryanair has welcomed the further ruling by the EU General Court regarding…

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An Icelandair Airbus A321XLR in flight
Airline

Icelandair: Passenger numbers increase by 7% in January

Icelandair opened the year well, with a 7% year-on-year increase in passenger…

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An Amelia jet parked at Amsterdam Airport.
General Aviation

Amelia to operate all flights from Amsterdam on blended SAF

French regional operator Amelia has firmed a supply agreement with Neste, ensuring…

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Emirates A380 in flight
Airline

Emirates boosts Osaka services with A380 Premium Economy retrofit

Emirates will boost its Osaka services with the deployment of its Airbus…

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Emergency

One Air flight London-Hong Kong declares emergency

One Air flight HGO211, a Boeing 747 freighter bound for Hong Kong…

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Aerial view of Winnipeg Richardson Airport
Airport

Winnipeg Airport sees 4mil passengers for first since 2019

In 2023, Winnipeg Richardson International Airport (YWG) passenger footfall exceeded 4 million…

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Emergency

British Airways 787 Baltimore-London declares emergency

A British Airways flight from Baltimore to London has declared an emergency…

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A Cathay Pacific aircraft in oneworld alliance livery.
Airline

oneworld alliance names Nathaniel Pieper as new CEO

The oneworld® alliance has named airline industry veteran Nathaniel (Nat) Pieper as…

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Aerial view of Edmonton International Airport
Airport

Edmonton International Airport passenger volumes now 90% of pre-pandemic level

Edmonton International Airport (YEG) reached more than 90% of pre-pandemic passenger volumes…

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A Wizz Air aircraft parked at the terminal.
Airline

Wizz Air improves CDP environmental impact ranking

Wizz Air has shown a two-band improvement in its environmental performance, according…

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