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 Jetstar A320 suffers a bird strike at Cairns on Friday

Jetstar A320 VH-VFH on flight JQ978 from Cairns to Perth was climbing…

ALERT #VS43 right hand main gear hydraulic retract actuator had been incorrectly installed

Last December, Boeing 747 Virgin Atlantic returned to Gatwick without the right…

BREAKING Singapore Airlines A330 nose gear collapsed at Changi Airport, Singapore

The nose gear of a Singapore Airlines (SIA) plane collapsed on Sunday…

BREAKING Norwegian #DY1699 to Oslo is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE EMERGENCY Norwegian #DY1699 to Oslo is diverting to Paris ORY. Live:…

XH558’s Farewell Tour – Southern Route’s map for Sunday 11th October

Here is the map of XH558's National Tour - Southern Route for…

NEWS fastjet receive operations licence in Zimbabwe

fastjet has been granted an Air Operator Certificate by the Civil Aviation…

XH558’s Farewell Tour – Northern Route’s map for Saturday 10th October

Here is the map of XH558's National Tour - Northern Route for…

NEWS VLM Airlines launches new Antwerp flights from Birmingham

European regional carrier, VLM Airlines, has launched a direct service from Birmingham…

NEWS A Russian military aircraft forced two US F-16s to move out of the way above Syria

A Russian military aircraft was too close for comfort in the skies…