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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ALERT Hard landing of Qatar Airways #QR932 at Manila injures 40 passengers

Some 40 passengers of Qatar Airways flight QR932 were injured Saturday afternoon…

BREAKING Easyjet #U22224 to London Luton is declaring an emergency over France. Live:

UPDATE 10:37UTC We have confirmation Easyjet flight #U22224 sefaly landed at Nantes,…

NEWS Emirates launches daily service to Orlando

Emirates launched its 10th destination in the United States with the start…

NEWS Vulcan had nose wheel problems during Scottish Airshow at Prestwick

Oh no Vulcan has an emergency at Prestwick , nose wheel won't…

NEWS Expedia renews deal with American Airlines

Expedia is renewing its agreement with American Airlines Group for distribution of…

UFO seen over Miami Airport last night? Here is the answer:

Atlas 5 Rocket Launch Causes UFO Scare In Miami

ALERT Intruder is arrested on easyJet flight #U28703 from Gatwick to Tenerif

An intruder got onto an easyJet flight at Gatwick with no passport…

NEWS Cathay Pacific launches flights to Dusseldorf

Cathay Pacific has launched a four-times weekly service to Dusseldorf this week.…

NEWS Etihad Airways appoints new hospitality leadership

Etihad Airways has appointed Sajida Ismail as vice president service and hospitality…

NEWS Qatar Airways adds service to Saudi Arabia

Qatar Airways has launched a new service to its eighth destination in…

NEWS New appointment for Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has appointed Neerja Bhatia…

ALERT Passenger starts a fire on Monarch flight with hundreds of holidaymakers from Birmingham to Egypt

A passenger has been tackled by cabin crew after starting two small…

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