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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EMERGENCY Air France flight #AF275 from Tokyo to Paris forced to land in Russia due to engine problem

An Air France flight en route to Paris from Tokyo was forced…

BREAKING Garuda Indonesia #GA618 overran runway on landing at Makassar Airport, no injuries reported

Garuda Indonesia flight #GA618 from Jakarta overran runway on landing at Makassar…

Air Canada #AC888 from Ottawa to London LHR is declaring a medical emergency

UPDATE EMERGENCY 2 female passengers requiring medical treatment upon landing (@Honda_ST1300A). Live:…

BREAKING Thomas Cook #TCX109 from Montego Bay to Manchester is in an emergency

UPDATE EMERGENCY Thomas Cook #TCX109 safely landed in Manchester (medical emergency on…

NEWS Virgin Flight Out Of San Fransisco Returns To Gate After Passenger Threatens Suicide

Virgin America flight 218 from SFO to Austin had to turn around…

NEWS Etihad Airways begins Airbus A380 to Sydney route

Etihad Airways much-anticipated A380 arrives in Sydney tonight, beginning an exciting new…

NEWS Qatar Airways launches services to Amsterdam

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Mr. Akbar Al Baker, has…

NEWS Etihad Airways in social media focus

Etihad Airways has launched an exclusive Twitter account to engage with Gold…

NEWS Air China, Air Canada add flights between Beijing and Montreal

Air China and Air Canada are preparing for the launch of non-stop…

NEWS Boeing names new Middle East president

Boeing has named Bernie Dunn president of Boeing Middle East. Dunn will…

NEWS Emirates adds daily service to Orlando from September

Emirates will commence a daily service to Orlando, Florida from September 1st.…

NEWS A320 U.S. assembly to begin this summer

Airbus' U.S manufacturing facility in Mobile, Alabama, is on schedule to begin…

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