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 Republic of Korea Air Force C-390 Millennium in flight.
Military

South Korea selects the Embraer C-390 Millennium

South Korea is Asia's first C-390 Millennium operator with a recent tender…

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A BETA Technologies eVTOL aircraft hovers.
General Aviation

Electric aviation: BETA Technologies plans mass New York expansion

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has unveiled BETA Technologies' ambitious $41 million…

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A Lynx Air flight over mountains.
Airline

Lynx Air adds Ottawa as 19th North American destination

Lynx Air will add Ottawa as the 19th North American destination in…

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Snow removal equipment deployed at Munich Airport.
Airport

Munich Airport closes again amid snow and icy runways

Germany's second largest hub, Munich Airport, has remained closed through the morning…

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A Cathay Pacific Airbus A320neo in flight.
Airline

Cathay Group continues its strong rebuild momentum

The Cathay Group has continued its path to restoration, with the buyback…

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Overhead view of a PLAY Airbus in flight.
Airline

PLAY releases flash deals for Christmas travel period

Icelandic LCC PLAY has released flash deals open until December 8 for…

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Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air delegates shake hands on new agreement.
Airline

Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air sign strategic cooperation agreement

Turkish Airlines and Riyadh Air have signed an MoU for a new…

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Render of a Heart Aerospace ES30 electric aircraft in flight.
General Aviation

Electric flight: Revolutionizing Europe’s regional aviation sector

Heart Aerospace Director of Government & Industry Affairs will deliver a speech…

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Render of Arajet 737-8
Airline

Arajet recognized as World’s Best Startup Airline at CAPA Awards

Dominican Republic-based carrier Arajet was recognized with the title of Best Startup…

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An Emirates A380 does a low level flypast at the Dubai 7s event.
Airline

Emirates celebrates UAE National Day with a double flypast

Emirates has marked UAE National Day with a spectacular low level A380…

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An Abu Dhabi Aviation Leonardo AW139 helicopter
General Aviation

Abu Dhabi Aviation flies Leonardo AW139 with blended SAF

Abu Dhabi Aviation (ADA) has successfully operated a Leonardo AW139 intermediate twin-engine…

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A Jetstar Asia A320 aircraft taxying.
Airline

Jetstar Asia resumes direct service between Singapore and Okinawa

Jetstar Asia has now reinstated a further Japan service, with the resumption…

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Emergency

American Airlines flight Paris to Philadelphia declares emergency

American Airlines flight AA755 from Paris (CDG) to Philadelphia (PHL) declared an…

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A Lynx Air aircraft in flight.
Airline

Lynx Air launches new service between Toronto and Fort Myers

Canadian ultra-low-cost airline Lynx Air, has widened its transborder offerings with the…

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Heathrow Airport in the evening.
Airport

UK airport slot reform consultation launched

The UK Department for Transport has launched a groundbreaking new consultation set…

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