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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#OnThisDay in 2003, Space Shuttle Columbia disintegrates over Texas.

13 years ago today, STS-107 was the 113th flight of the Space…

NEWS Dubai International hold international airport top spot

Dubai International retained its position as the world’s number one hub for…

NEWS easyJet launches new industry team

easyJet has launched a new industry team that will focus on further…

NEWS Emirates adds daily service to Colombo, Sri Lanka

Emirates has reaffirmed its commitment to Sri Lanka by introducing an additional…

NEWS Iran returns to commercial aviation with Airbus deal

Iran officials have signed two agreements with Airbus covering new aircraft orders…

#OnThisDay in 2001, Two JAL planes carrying 677 in total narrowly avoids disaster

15 years ago today, two Japan Airlines jetliners narrowly avoided a mid-air…

NEWS United to fly non-stop to Singapore

United Airlines is introducing daily nonstop flights between its San Francisco International…

NEWS Ryanair business fares available on Amadeus

Ryanair’s Business Plus fares are now available to travel agents on the…

NEWS easyJet launches new industry team

easyJet has launched a new industry team that will focus on further…

NEWS Qatar Airways expands in Eastern Europe

Qatar Airways is starting 2016 with an expansion programme across Eastern Europe,…

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