Melanie Kraft

Melanie 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 Air Canada to begin Vancouver-Brisbane Boeing 787 flights from June 2016

Air Canada will begin direct Boeing 787 flights between Vancouver and Brisbane…

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British Airways is opening up some of its flight information to IT…

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United Airlines and Cowshed Spa, the premium spa and lifestyle brand of…

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easyJet will operate a new route to the Icelandic capital Reykjavik from…

NEWS KLM boosts Mediterranean flights with Air Malta codeshare deal

KLM has announced a codeshare partnership with Air Malta, the Maltese national…

NEWS Qatar Executive grows aircraft management business

Qatar Executive’s service portfolio has received a significant boost, as Qatar Airways’…

NEWS Avis launches new Arrive & Drive service at Heathrow

Avis Car Rental today announced the launch of its Avis Prestige ‘Arrive…

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