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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TUI Airways Boeing 737 Grounded in Mallorca After Severe Tail Strike During Landing

PALMA DE MALLORCA — A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800 has been grounded…

The body of a man has been discovered in the landing gear of an A320 after landing at London Gatwick

LONDON — A formal investigation has been launched after the body of…

Qantas Sydney-London non-stop tickets to go on sale in February 2027

Qantas has officially locked in the launch details for its highly anticipated…

Flights to Munich were suspended after the tower was evacuated

MUNICH — Flight operations at Munich Airport, Germany’s second-busiest aviation hub, were…

Bad luck! When celebrating an inaugural flight damages the wing of an Iberia A350

GUAYAQUIL, Ecuador — A celebration welcoming Iberia’s flagship widebody aircraft to José…

Why two Airbus A320neo aircraft are being dismantled only 3 years after delivery

Youngest-ever Airbus A320neos being scrapped for parts amid crisis in the global…

In two separate incidents, flight crews declare emergencies after pilots are incapacitated mid-flight

DETROIT / PORTO — Commercial aviation safety protocols were put to the…

A nearly brand-new Airbus A320neo is being scrapped at Phoenix Goodyear Airport

PHOENIX, AZ — In a striking visual metaphor for the sudden demise…

Alaska Airlines just launched inaugural Seattle–London flight

SEATTLE — Alaska Airlines has officially written a new chapter in its…

Lufthansa has found an Oscar statuette after it was lost in the cargo hold of a flight from New York

FRANKFURT – Germany’s flagship carrier, Lufthansa, confirmed on Friday that it has…