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

Bombardier Challenger 3500 in flight
Manufacturer

Bombardier secures firm order for 12 Challenger 3500 jets

Bombardier has recently announced the receipt of a firm order for 12…

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Ryanair and KLM aircraft at Manchester Airport.
Airline

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

Ryanair has welcomed the EU General Court ruling that €7bn Covid-19 State…

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Operational crew with a Norse Atlantic Boeing 787.
Airline

Norse Atlantic opens sales for Athens-New York service

Norse Atlantic Airways has opened sales ahead of its newest transatlantic route…

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View of Kaunas Airport
Airport

Kaunas Airport to undergo major terminal expansion

Lithuania's Kaunas Airport is set to receive a major passenger terminal expansion,…

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Airline

Air France lays out new destinations for Summer 2024

Air France will add 7 destinations to its summer 2024 schedule, including…

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A Rex Airlines Boeing 737 climbs after takeoff.
Airline

Rex Group tops on-time performance for November

Rex Group has again recorded the best On Time Performance (OTP) of…

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Virgin Australia ground handler with baggage tracker.
Airline

Virgin Australia to insource international ramp operations

To boost operational efficiency, Virgin Australia will insource its Brisbane, Sydney and…

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A view across Toronto Pearson International Airport.
Airport

Greater Toronto Airports Authority and airlines enter incentive agreements

In a bid to incentivize performance and passenger satisfaction, Toronto's GTAA has…

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An EHang EH216 eVTOL aircraft in hovering flight
General Aviation

EHang EH216-S receives CAAC airworthiness certification

The EHang EH216-S aircraft has obtained world’s first Airworthiness Certificate for a…

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A line of Southwest Airlines aircraft parked at the terminal.
Airline

Southwest named top airline for job growth and opportunity

Southwest Airlines has been recognized as an Employer Honoree for job growth…

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Aerial view of Winnipeg Richardson Airport.
Airport

Winnipeg Airport receives funding for cargo redevelopment

In a move toward enhancing its cargo capabilities, the Winnipeg Airports Authority…

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A Wideroe Dash 8 aircraft on the taxiway.
Airline

Norwegian cleared for Widerøe acquisition

The Norwegian Competition Authority (NCA) has given the green light to Norwegian's…

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An Archer Aviation Midnight eVTOL aircraft on the tarmac.
General Aviation

Archer Aviation’s Midnight aircraft named Transportation Design of the Year

The MUSE Design Awards, an International design competition, recognizes Archer’s eVTOL Midnight…

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An AIR eVTOL AIR ONE aircraft viewed from above.
General Aviation

AIR announces next phase in USAF Agility Prime Program

eVTOL developer AIR has announced the next phase of its participation with…

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Wizz Air staff with an aircraft at Kutaisi, Georgia.
Airline

Wizz Air adds fourth aircraft to its Kutaisi base

A fourth aircraft has now joined the Wizz Air based fleet at…

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