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 Breaking Travel News investigates: Etihad Airways welcomes guests to Expo Milan 2015

Under the theme Connecting the World, Etihad and Alitalia are committed to…

NEWS: Qantas restarts direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco

Qantas will resume direct flights from Sydney to San Francisco under a…

NEWS Miami based Falcon Air Express ceased all operations on Friday. Aircraft transported to Lakeland, FL

Falcon Air Express on the 5th June has voluntarily surrender its AOC…

NEWS American Airlines to launch Boeing 777-300ER flights from LAX to Sydney today

American Airlines is tipped to announce a direct Boeing 777-300ER service between…

BREAKING RAF Typhoon jets intercept Russian spy plane on an intelligence gathering mission over the Baltic

RAF Typhoon jets were scrambled to intercept two unknown Russian aircraft including…

EMERGENCY Allegiant Airlines Flight 864 returned to St. Pete-Clearwater due to smoke in the cabin

Allegiant Airlines Flight 864 had only been in the air for about…

NEWS In Russia, Dutch foreign minister pushes for #MH17 prosecution

Dutch Foreign Minister Bert Koenders has discussed with his Russian counterpart efforts…

NEWS Airbus selling A330 on early availability rather than price

Airbus is taking advantage of its ability to offer early delivery slots…

NEWS IATA AGM 2015: Al Baker launches attack on North American carriers

Qatar Airways chief executive officer Akbar Al Baker has launched a scathing…

NEWS British Airways to welcome Apple Pay to UK

British Airways will offer its customers access to Apple Pay, which is…

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