Melanie Kraft

Melanie 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 Man uses fake pilot badge to attempt his way into cockpit

Police in The Bahamas are said to have in custody, a man…

NEWS British Airways welcomes Google Street View to New York-London flight

Google users can now take a virtual trip on British Airways’ ultra-exclusive…

NEWS 30 objects of potential interest in the search for #MH370 have been detected on the floor

At least 30 places or objects of potential interest in the search…

NEWS Oman Air set to receive first Boeing Dreamliner

Oman Air is to receive its first state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner in…

EMERGENCY Aer Lingus flight #EI110 makes emergency landing with brake fire at JFK Airport

An Aer Lingus flight bound for Shannon, Ireland returned to JFK Airport…

NEWS Plane With Deflated Tire Grounded.

An Air India flight bound for Dharamshala was grounded today after one…

BREAKING Easyjet #U23763 from Paris CDG to Lisbon is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE 20:10 UTC Easyjet #U23763 diverted to Nantes due to medical emergency on board. UPDATE…

BREAKING United #UA55 from Paris CDG to Newark is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE #UA55 had mechanical issues related to autotrottles and navigation/sensor anomalies. UPDATE…

BREAKING Air France #AF852 from Paris to Cayenne is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE 12:25UTC Air France #AF852 to Cayenne is heading back to Paris…

ALERT Virgin Atlantic #VS21 to Washington is returning to UK. Live:

UPDATE 12:24UTC Virgin Atlantic VS21 is on the ground at LHR after crack…

NEWS Copa Airlines launches ConnectMiles with Amadeus Loyalty Suite

In a fiercely competitive airline marketplace, creating a strong loyalty programme that…

NEWS Lufthansa launches new flights to Tampa

Lufthansa German Airlines has begun a new non-stop service to Florida’s west…

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