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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Lufthansa has found an Oscar statuette after it was lost in the cargo hold of a flight from New York

FRANKFURT – Germany’s flagship carrier, Lufthansa, confirmed on Friday that it has…

You may be banned if you take pictures of British Airways flight attendants

LONDON – Travelers flying with British Airways (BA) now face strict new…

Female passenger died after plunging from Concourse at Indianapolis International Airport

INDIANAPOLIS — Authorities are investigating a tragic incident at Indianapolis International Airport…

Baby Born on Delta Flight 30 Minutes Before Emergency Landing

Passengers on a Delta Air Lines flight experienced an unforgettable journey on…

Ryanair to close its Berlin base, 200 pilots and cabin crew have been notified

BERLIN – Ryanair has officially announced the closure of its seven-aircraft operating…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been spotted flying in economy from Barcelona

Images of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum flying in the economy cabin of…

Rare Sight: Qantas A380 “Charles Ulm” Makes Surprise Appearance at London Gatwick

Aviation enthusiasts at London Gatwick were treated to a rare spectacle on…

Lufthansa and Qatar Cargo Jets “Near-Miss” During Bogota Approach

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA — Civil aviation authorities are reviewing a tense approach at…

Narrow Escape Over Nashville: Two Southwest Jets Avoid Collision After ATC Error

NASHVILLE, TN — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a priority…

EasyJet flight from London Southend couldn’t take off unless six people volunteered to get off

Passengers aboard an easyJet flight bound for Malaga were met with an…

The very first Qantas A350K Ultra-Long-Range for Project Sunrise was spotted in Toulouse

TOULOUSE, France – The long-awaited "Project Sunrise" reached a historic milestone this…

Ben Gurion Airport preparing to resume flight operations

Following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Ben Gurion…

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