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

Emergency

American Airlines flight Philadelphia-Seattle declares emergency

American Airlines flight AA2001 from Philadelphia (PHA) to Seattle (SEA) has declared…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Concorde G-BOAD on display at Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum, New York
Analysis

Concorde G-BOAD: A Supersonic Icon at the Intrepid Museum

Concorde G-BOAD on display at New York's Intrepid Sea, Air & Space…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Rex Airlines cabin crew walk from the aircraft.
Airline

Rex awarded South Pacific’s Best Cabin Service at APEX 2024

In a win at the 2024 Airline Passenger Experience Association (APEX) Awards…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Grade One students aboard a Southwest Boeing 737 in Dallas.
Airline

Southwest brings virtual field trip to life for first graders

In a heartwarming tale that captured the attention of the internet, Southwest…

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Emergency

Air France 777 Paris-Brazzaville declares emergency

Air France flight AF756 from Paris (CDG) to Brazzaville (BZG), Republic of…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A Rolls-Royce engine being tested with 100% SAF fuel.
Manufacturer

Rolls-Royce successfully completes 100% SAF test program

Rolls-Royce has successfully completed 100% SAF compatibility testing across all its current…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A Northrop Grumman B-21 raider on the tarmac at dusk.
Military

A closer look at the B-21 Raider

We take a closer look at the sixth generation Northrop Grumman B-21…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft in flight.
Military

Bombardier Defence delivers seventh jet for Saab GlobalEye program

Bombardier Defence has delivered the seventh Global jet for Saab's GlobalEye Airborne…

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An aerial view of Toronto Pearson International Airport
Airport

Greater Toronto Airports Authority reports Q3 performance

Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) Q3 2023 performance figures paint a strong…

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Incident

TUI flight Châteauroux-Dubai initiates turnaround

A TUI scheduled flight operating from Châteauroux to Dubai has initiated a…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A GOL Boeing 737 MAX in flight
Airline

GOL releases its October preliminary traffic figures

Brazil's GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A has shown good performance in the…

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Ampaire's Electric EEL Takes Flight into Silicon Valley.
General Aviation

Ampaire makes history with first hybrid electric flight

Ampaire Inc. has achieved a historic milestone by conducting the first-ever hybrid…

Len Varley By Len Varley
Render of the Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft on a desert runway.
Analysis

Revolutionizing Air Travel: Boom Supersonic’s Milestones

Boom Supersonic has recently taken center stage with progressive developments in the…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A Horizon Aircraft eVTOL aircraft.
Analysis

Air Taxis: A Potential Lifeline for Remote Canadian Communities

In the vast expanse of Canada, where nearly 75% of the landmass…

Len Varley By Len Varley
A flynas Airbus A320neo on the tarmac.
Airline

flynas adds a further 5 Airbus A320neo aircraft to fleet

Prominent Middle Eastern low-cost carrier flynas has recently marked the delivery of…

Len Varley By Len Varley