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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VIDEO UPS Flight 1354 crash: Lessons to pilots

The National Transportation Safety Board released a new 8-minute video that focuses…

NEWS Hertz terminates rental contract with Ryanair in GDS dispute

The Hertz Corporation has said that, despite lengthy discussions regarding a contractual…

BREAKING Air France #AF1134 is declaring an emergency right after take off from Paris. Live:

UPDATE We have confirmation #AF1134 landed safely at Paris CDG.  UPDATE Air…

NEWS Delta expands services to Bahamas

Delta continues to expand its network in Latin America and the Caribbean…

NEWS Etihad Airways, Pakistan International Airlines sign codeshare deal

Etihad Airways and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have signed a codeshare agreement…

NEWS Airwork NZ will buy more 737-400 for it's frieghter company

Airwork NZ which is a New Zealand based air freight airline which…

CRASH: Small plane crash on Carlsbad State Beach

There has been a plane crash on Carlsbad State Beach. Videos and…

NEWS Emirates expands A380 service to Dusselforf

Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its highly-popular A380…

NEWS Qatar Airways begins Zanzibar route

Qatar Airways has launched a five-times weekly service to Zanzibar, with the…

NEWS UK Parliament Debates Syrian Air Strikes

The UK House of Commons has bantered about the potential expansion of…

NEWS Shining brightly at Le Bourget: Airbus wraps up a successful Paris Air Show

Airbus' dynamic 2015 International Paris Air Show underscored the firm underwriting of…

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