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: Another Near-Miss With A Drone On The 13L Approach at JFK

JOHN F. KENNEDY INTL. AIRPORT - Delta Flight 407 from Orlando executing…

NEWS Etihad launches second daily Melbourne flight from Abu Dhabi

The launch this weekend of Etihad Airways’ second daily non-stop service will…

NEWS IAG reports surge in profits for second quarter

International Airlines Group has reported second quarter operating profit of €530 million,…

BREAKING Hainan Airlines #HU7908 from Paris CDG to Xi’an is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE 14:18UTC We have confirmation Hainan Airlines #HU7908 safely landed runway 27L…

BREAKING Turkish Airlines #TK79 from Istanbul to San Francisco is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE #TK79 diverted to Warsaw runway 33 & stand 66 due to…

NEWS Russia blocks UN tribunal into MH17 disaster

Russian officials at the United Nations have vetoed a draft resolution to…

NEWS Malaysia urges caution on possible MH370 Reunion debris

Malaysia has urged caution as speculation grows debris washed up on the…

NEWS Emirates adds latest A380 on Dubai-Bangkok route

Emirates will add its fourth daily A380 service between Dubai and Bangkok…

NEWS Russia blocks UN tribunal into MH17 disaster

Russian officials at the United Nations have vetoed a draft resolution to…