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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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…

In two separate incidents, flight crews declare emergencies after pilots are incapacitated mid-flight

DETROIT / PORTO — Commercial aviation safety protocols were put to the…

A nearly brand-new Airbus A320neo is being scrapped at Phoenix Goodyear Airport

PHOENIX, AZ — In a striking visual metaphor for the sudden demise…

Alaska Airlines just launched inaugural Seattle–London flight

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has officially written a new chapter in its…

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…

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