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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Hackers took over PA systems at Harrisburg Airport attacking U.S. President and Israeli Prime Minister

Hackers breach airport PA systems across U.S., broadcasting pro-Hamas messages and anti-Trump…

Air France halts flights to Madagascar amid security concerns

Air France announced Sunday that it has suspended its flights to Madagascar,…

Investigation launched after a Ryanair flight landed with only 5 min fuel left at Manchester

An investigation has been launched after a Ryanair flight landed below minimum…

Airbus A320 Overtakes Boeing 737 as Most-Delivered Jetliner in Aviation History

Airbus's A320 family has overtaken the Boeing 737 to become the most-delivered…

A Sacramento County Medvac Airbus helicopter has crashed on Highway 50

A Air Medical Services helicopter crashed onto eastbound Highway 50 in Sacramento…

Wind speed currently increasing up to 39 kt at Dublin airport due to storm Amy

Storm Amy is causing significant disruption to flight operations at Dublin Airport…

Wing of a CRJ900 was ripped off during collision with another Delta aircraft at LaGuardia Airport

Two Delta aircraft collided on a taxiway at New York's LaGuardia Airport…

Another airline files for bankruptcy and stops flight operations

Braathens International Airways has filed for bankruptcy after failing to secure financing…

Qantas flight QF63 just returned to Sydney after 9 hours, nearly halfway to Johannesburg

A Qantas A380 to South Africa turned back to Australia over Ocean,…

Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030 in bid to save €300 million

Restructuring plan focuses on efficiency, digitalisation, and AI across Lufthansa Group. Frankfurt,…

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has ceased operations and cancelled all flights

Thousands of passengers stranded after PLAY Airlines halts operations overnight. Reykjavik, September…

An Afghan boy was found alive after hiding in plane’s landing gear from Kabul to Delhi

A teenager survived a flight from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside…

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