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 Pilot switched off working engine during TransAsia crash

Officials at the Aviation Safety Council in Taiwan have released data showing…

NEWS Pilot switched off working engine during TransAsia crash

Officials at the Aviation Safety Council in Taiwan have released data showing…

NEWS KLM launches new smartphone app

KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is launching its new smartphone app for iOS…

NEWS: Aerolineas Argentinas pilots fired for letting model take mid-flight pictures in cockpit

An Argentinian airline has fired two pilots after they were pictured taking…

NEWS Davies commission recommends expansion at London Heathrow

The Airports Commission has recommended a third runway be built at London…

BREAKING KLM #KL1007 from Amsterdam to London is declaring an emergency. Live:

UPDATE We're still investigating on that emergency and will keep you up…

BREAKING American Airlines #AA700 is declaring an emergency

UPDATE We're still investigating on that emergency and will keep you up…

NEWS Malaysia Airlines is to end A380 service to Paris, 777 is to operate from August

MAS from 4th August (Malaysia departure) is removing the A380 operation to…

NEWS Crew of crashed Taiwan TransAsia plane shut off working engine – source

The crew of a TransAsia Airways ATR plane that crashed in Taiwan…

NEWS 6 WestJet passengers injured after their flight was diverted to Winnipeg

Six passengers were injured after a WestJet flight from Edmonton to Toronto…

NEWS Gatwick Airport urges government to take easy option

Expansion at Gatwick Airport remains the only “deliverable option” according to chief…

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