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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EMERGENCY Cathay Pacific Statement on Flight #CX884 diverted to Shemya military base (Alaska)

© Ethan Williams 29 Jul 2015 Release #1, 23.00 Hong Kong Time,…

NEWS Malaysia urges caution on possible MH370 Reunion debris

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

NEWS New York’s La Guardia Airport set for $4bn overhaul

New York governor Cuomo has been joined by US vice president Joe…

BREAKING All planes currently blocked at Rome’s Fiumicino Airport due to forest fire beside

UPDATE 14:47UTC Flights resuming at Rome's Fiumicino Airport. UPDATE 13:46UTC New video…

VIDEO Crazy landing at Madeira airport (Portugal)

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BREAKING British Airways #BA274 Las Vegas to London landed in Montreal YUL after bomb threat

A British Airways flight travelling from Las Vegas to London Heathrow has…

NEWS Finnair Cargo signs freight deal with International Airlines Group

Finnair Cargo, a fully owned subsidiary of Finnair, has expanded its network…

NEWS Dubai International sees passenger numbers rise following overhaul

Dubai International welcomed 5.9 million passengers in June according to the monthly…

NEWS New York’s La Guardia Airport set for $4bn overhaul

New York governor Cuomo has been joined by US vice president Joe…

NEWS Qatar Airways denies SpiceJet acquisition rumours

Qatar Airways has moved to quash speculation it is preparing to purchase…

VIDEO American Airlines flight #AA1277 from Chicago makes emergency landing in Indianapolis

A Charlotte-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing in Indianapolis…