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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NEWS Commercial aviation drives Boeing skyward

Boeing has reported third-quarter revenue has increased nine per cent to $25.8…

NEWS British Airways brings winter sun to holidaymakers

Snow and sunshine dominate the weather outlook for British Airways’ customers looking…

BREAKING Crash of a F18 near RAF Lakenheath airbase in UK

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ALERT Thomas Cook #MT2684 is holding east of Manchester with a technical issue. Live:

UPDATE 15:14UTC Confirmation Thomas Cook #MT2684 Airbus A321 safely landed at Manchester airport…

NEWS Hart takes over leadership of United Airlines

United Continental Holdings has confirmed its president and chief executive officer, Oscar…

BREAKING Air Tahiti #TN7 CDG-LAX has declared an emergency & circling

UPDATE Air Tahiti Airbus A340 flight TN7 returned to Paris CDG due…

NEWS Hart takes over leadership of United Airlines

United Continental Holdings has confirmed its president and chief executive officer, Oscar…

NEWS Etihad Airways launches LUXE amenity kits

Etihad Airways has launched a colourful new range of collectable limited edition…

NEWS Delta Air Lines reaches completion factor milestone

Delta Air Lines has finished a day with no cancelled flights for…

NEWS Vueling Airlines reveals two new Manchester flights

Vueling Airlines has said it will launch two new routes from Manchester…