Melanie Kraft

Melanie's aviation journey began at a young age, earning her first pilot certifications while still a teenager, before she ever held a driver’s license! As lead journalist at AIRLIVE.net, she plays a pivotal role in shaping the voice and editorial direction of the website. Her experience spans flight operations, air traffic coordination and emergency incident analysis.
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A new wave of emergencies this morning over Europe

This morning's cluster of squawk 7700 declarations marks the latest escalation in…

Pilot messages to track down ‘awesome’ baggage handler at Louisville Airport

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Cockpit communications are typically reserved for weather updates, route…

Family members confirmed the identity of the 20-year-old co-pilot killed in the fatal Florida Learjet crash

GREENACRES, Fla. — A young aviator who earned her pilot's wings before…

Two separate U.S. flights reported mid-air dog incidents on same evening

COLUMBUS, OH & NEW YORK, NY — Air travel proved unexpectedly eventful…

Passenger in window seat commits indecent exposure next to woman on United flight to Chicago

CHICAGO — Police met a United Airlines flight upon its arrival at…

Etihad’s A380 has landed in Thailand for the first time

BANGKOK — Etihad Airways has officially touched down in Thailand with its…

Pegasus A321 turned in wrong direction for takeoff at Frankfurt Airport

FRANKFURT — On Tuesday, October 20, after an Airbus A321-251NX operated by…

After years of delays, the FAA has officially certified the Boeing 737 MAX 10

EVERETT, Wash. — The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has officially certified…

Two flight attendants fell during turbulence on Delta flight to Atlanta

ATLANTA — Two Delta Air Lines flight attendants were injured on Monday…

Nuremberg Airport Shuts Down Following In-Flight Emergency and Fighter Jet Escort

NUREMBERG, GERMANY — Flight operations at Nuremberg Airport in southern Germany were…

Erling Haaland sues Norwegian Air Shuttle over ponytail ad campaign during 2026 World Cup

A high-profile legal dispute has broken out between Erling Haaland and Norwegian…

Delta crew had to intervene after a woman reported being filmed by her seatmate on San Francisco flight

ATLANTA — A Delta Air Lines flight from San Francisco to Atlanta…