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 Airbus to launch A320/A321P2F freighter conversion program

Airbus has signed an agreement with Singapore-based ST Aerospace to offer passenger-to-freighter…

NEWS WestJet announces service to London Gatwick

WestJet today announced it has selected London, England as the first transatlantic…

NEWS U.S. may deploy F-22 Raptor stealth jets to Europe to counter “Russian threat”

It looks like the military build-up in eastern Europe may soon feature…

NEWS #PAS15 Wizz signs for 110 high-density A321neos

Wizz Air, the largest low cost carrier serving Eastern and Central Europe,…

NEWS: Aircraft loader ‘scarred for life after luggage incident -@flightcrisis

An aircraft loader, who will be scarred for life after he injured…

NEWS Etihad Airways launches daily flights into Hong Kong

Etihad Airways has celebrated the start of its daily service to one…

NEWS Gatwick Airport welcomes WetstJet transatlantic flights

Gatwick Airport and WestJet have announced they have reached an agreement and…

NEWS Korean Air announces $12bn in new aircraft orders

Korean Air has signed a memorandum of understanding totalling more than US$12…

BREAKING American Airlines #AA9668 from paris CDG is in an emergency. Live:

UPDATE EMERGENCY American Airlines #AA9668 is on approach to Paris CDG. Live:…

INCIDENT Planes on Collision Course Avoid Near Disaster at Chicago Midway airport

Two commercial planes flirted with disaster tonight after beginning their takeoffs on…

NEWS Oman Air signs codeshare with Garuda Indonesia

Oman Air and Garuda Indonesia have entered a new codeshare agreement that…