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 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 Qatar Airways begins Zanzibar route

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

NEWS Emirates expands A380 service to Dusselforf

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

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…

NEWS: Air Ambulance crashes near Colorado hospital

BNO NEWS report that   A medical helicopter has crashed near St. Anthony…

Police Activity Hightened Among United States As Holiday Weekend Begins

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - Police around the United States are on high…

BREAKING Delta #DL73 is diverting due to an fire alarm in the cargo hold. Live:

UPDATE EMERGENCY #DL73 is on runway at Shannon followed by emergency service…

NEWS: Families “appalled” by compensation offer from @germanwings

MAINZ, Germany — The families of passengers killed when a jet was…