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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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been spotted flying in economy from Barcelona

Images of Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum flying in the economy cabin of…

Rare Sight: Qantas A380 “Charles Ulm” Makes Surprise Appearance at London Gatwick

Aviation enthusiasts at London Gatwick were treated to a rare spectacle on…

Lufthansa and Qatar Cargo Jets “Near-Miss” During Bogota Approach

BOGOTÁ, COLOMBIA — Civil aviation authorities are reviewing a tense approach at…

Narrow Escape Over Nashville: Two Southwest Jets Avoid Collision After ATC Error

NASHVILLE, TN — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has launched a priority…

EasyJet flight from London Southend couldn’t take off unless six people volunteered to get off

Passengers aboard an easyJet flight bound for Malaga were met with an…

The very first Qantas A350K Ultra-Long-Range for Project Sunrise was spotted in Toulouse

TOULOUSE, France – The long-awaited "Project Sunrise" reached a historic milestone this…

Ben Gurion Airport preparing to resume flight operations

Following the announcement of a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Ben Gurion…

Jet fuel shortage only a week away as Iran conflict escalates

The global aviation industry is bracing for a "no-fuel" scenario as a…

When the CEO of an airlines pilots himself the brand new Airbus A350 on delivery flight

STARLUX Chairman Chang Kuo-wei personally piloted maiden Airbus A350-1000 delivery flight to…

You’ll be able to transform your economy seats into a couch on United Boeing 787 and 777 aircraft

CHICAGO — March 25, 2026 — United Airlines is set to transform…

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