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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ALERT easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.2 billion takeover by U.S. private investment firm

LONDON — In a major shakeup for European aviation, British budget carrier…

United Flight Passenger Captures Incredible Carpet of Fireworks Over LA for America 250

LOS ANGELES, CA — Passengers looking out the windows of United Airlines…

Malaysian government extended agreement with Ocean Infinity for another 12 months to continue the search for MH370

KUALA LUMPUR — The Malaysian government has officially extended its agreement with…

Lufthansa staff temporarily blocked a passenger from boarding telling her she looked “naked”

BERLIN — A German fitness influencer has sparked an intense global debate…

‘We Nearly Collided’: United Flight Narrowly Misses Large Drone on Approach to Newark

NEWARK, New Jersey — Federal authorities are investigating a close call in…

TUI Airways Boeing 737 Grounded in Mallorca After Severe Tail Strike During Landing

PALMA DE MALLORCA — A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 has been grounded…

The body of a man has been discovered in the landing gear of an A320 after landing at London Gatwick

LONDON — A formal investigation has been launched after the body of…

Qantas Sydney-London non-stop tickets to go on sale in February 2027

Qantas has officially locked in the launch details for its highly anticipated…

Flights to Munich were suspended after the tower was evacuated

MUNICH — Flight operations at Munich Airport, Germany’s second-busiest aviation hub, were…

Bad luck! When celebrating an inaugural flight damages the wing of an Iberia A350

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — A celebration welcoming Iberia’s flagship widebody aircraft to José…

Why two Airbus A320neo aircraft are being dismantled only 3 years after delivery

Youngest-ever Airbus A320neos being scrapped for parts amid crisis in the global…

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