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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BREAKING Medical evacuation plane carrying seven people crashes on Senegal coast

A medical evacuation plane carrying seven people, including a French patient, crashed off the coast of…

UPDATE United flight #UA77 declared an emergency near Belfast because of a sick passenger

The pilot of United Airlines flight UA77 raised the alarm at around…

NEWS Drone Crash at US Open

Kathy Willens/AP A New York City teacher was arrested after allegedly crashing…

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 Etihad Airways appoints new hospitality leadership

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