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 Fly Baghdad 737 in flight.
Airline

Fly Baghdad suspends operations amid US sanctions

Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad has suspended operations and cancelled all flights following…

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View of the terminal area at a European airport.
Analysis

Understanding the EU’s Environmental Labelling Scheme for flights

As of 2025, when booking flights online, passengers will see standardised information…

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A new Rwandair Airbus A330 arrives at Kigali airport at night.
Airline

Rwandair signs to IATA Safety Leadership Charter

Rwandair has become the second African airline signatory to the IATA Safety…

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Coulson Aviation staff with aircraft in hangar.
General Aviation

Coulson Aviation receives ATO approval for aircraft structures training

Coulson Aviation has become the first aviation operator approved by Transport Canada…

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Celebratory opening of Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre
Manufacturer

Airbus opens first service centre supporting entire aircraft lifecycle

The Airbus Lifecycle Services Centre (ALSC) has started its operations in Chengdu…

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A Sun Country Airlines jet climbs after takeoff.
Airline

Sun Country Airlines introduces new Minneapolis-St. Paul to Cleveland service

Sun Country Airlines will launch a new nonstop service from Minneapolis-St. Paul…

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Porter Airlines CEO Michael Deluce with aircraft.
Airline

Porter Airlines introduces new senior leadership structure

Porter Airlines has introduced a new senior leadership structure to further its…

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A PLAY A320neo parked at the terminal.
Airline

PLAY to open new service to Split, Croatia

Split, Croatia will become PLAY's first Croatian destination, with the launch of…

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Interior of oneworld lounge at Seoul Incheon Airport.
Airport

oneworld unveils first-ever dedicated lounge in Seoul

The oneworld® Alliance has unveiled its inaugural fully branded dedicated airport lounge…

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American Airlines aircraft parked together.
Airline

California man pleads guilty to interfering with flight crew

A California man has pleaded guilty to interfering with flight crew during…

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An Air Europa Boeing climbs overhead.
Airline

EU Commission opens investigation into IAG acquisition of Air Europa

The EU Commission has opened an investigation into the impacts of the…

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A BermudAir aircraft on the tarmac.
Airline

BermudAir add Baltimore and Orlando services

Bermudair revealed plans to connect Bermuda with Baltimore and Orlando, with new…

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Boeing workers at safety standdown in Renton
Manufacturer

Boeing pauses production at Renton for Quality Stand Down

Boeing paused work on its Renton 737 production line on January 25…

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Incident

Lufthansa flight diverts to Amsterdam after smell of smoke

Lufthansa flight LH964 enroute from Frankfurt to Edinburgh made a diversion to…

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A Skytrans Dash 8 aircraft on the taxiway.
Airline

Avia Solutions acquires Australian regional Skytrans

Avia Solutions Group, the world's largest ACMI provider, has inked a Share…

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