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 newly repainted Air India Express aircraft is showcased.
Airline

Air India Express firm deal for ten 737-8 aircraft from Griffin Global

Air India Express recently firmed a deal for 10 Boeing 737-8 aircraft…

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A line-up of Ryanair aircraft at sunset.
Airline

Ryanair urges EU Commission President to tackle ATC strikes

Facing the 67th day of ATC strikes this year, Ryanair has again…

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A commercial jet passes overhead.
Airport

Toronto: Unifor members to raise awareness of working conditions ahead of peak season

Unifor members in the aviation sector are holding a Day of Action…

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An engineer works on an engine at American Airlines Tulsa base.
Airline

American Airlines awarded $22mil grant to develop Tulsa maintenance base

American Airlines has received a $22 million grant to further develop its…

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A Cathay Pacific passenger in First class.
Airline

Cathay Pacific restores first class service to New York

Cathay Pacific announced it will recommence First class service from New York…

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A Deutsche Aircraft D328eco aircraft in flight.
Manufacturer

Deutsche Aircraft signs LOI for sale of up to 4 D328eco aircraft

Deutsche Aircraft has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with an undisclosed…

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KLM and government officials sign agreement.
Airline

KLM, government and industry join to tackle unruly passenger behaviour

KLM has joined with Netherlands government and aviation industry reps to tackle…

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An Emirates aircraft in San Francisco
Airline

Emirates celebrates 15 years service to San Francisco

Emirates has marked 15 years of operations in San Francisco, having carried…

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An Airlink Embraer E190 in flight.
Airline

Airlink takes delivery of three Embraer E190 aircraft

South African regional carrier Airlink has taken delivery of three Embraer E190…

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Passengers in Dubai International Airport Terminal
Airport

Dubai Airport expects 4.4 million passengers in December travel period

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is gearing up to process over four million…

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Conceptual render of Boom Supersonic Overture flight deck with Honeywell Anthem.
Manufacturer

Boom Supersonic selects Honeywell flight deck for Overture jet

Boom Supersonic, the company building the new supersonic airliner, has selected the…

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A SWISS jet taxis at Zurich Airport.
Airport

Zurich Airport: Passenger numbers on the rise through November

Driven largely by strong domestic demand, passenger numbers at Zurich Airport have…

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A Ryanair cabin crew member exits and aircraft.
Airline

“Biggest rip-off ever”: Ryanair accuses OTA site

Ryanair accused "OTA pirate" Trip.com of the "biggest ever rip-off", charging €6,699…

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Render of True Noord regional jets in flight.
General Aviation

True Noord acquires 11 regional aircraft from Nordic Aviation Capital

Specialist regional aircraft lessor TrueNoord, has completed a sale agreement for 11 aircraft…

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A China Eastern Airlines A350 on the tarmac in Egypt.
Airline

China Eastern Airlines launches direct service between Shanghai and Cairo

China Eastern Airlines has become the first Chinese carrier to operate from…

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