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 Google’s solar plane crashed earlier this month in New Mexico

According to Bloomberg Business, the National Transportation Safety Board is investigating an…

NEWS Islamic State seizes control of airport in Sirte, Libya

The Islamic State jihadist group has seized control of the airport in…

ALERT Passenger Plane In Drone Near-Miss On Approach Into LaGuardia

A passenger jet nearly hit a drone as it made its final…

NEWS Toddler and pregnant mom kicked off United flight #UA6223

Sarah Blackwood says her 23-month-old son was "grumpy" when she boarded a…

Helicopter Crashes In Trees Just Outside of Grand Rapids, Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN - A pilot and his passenger are uninjured after…

NEWS Emirates coming to Chicago to recruit pilots

Emirates is looking for pilots in the Windy City. Emirates' pilot recruitment…

ALERT British Airways operates 24 charter flights from Heathrow, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen to Europe destinations

29th May: BA4547 and BA4548 from Edinburgh to Palma on E190 G-LCYU…

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

Emirates is commencing a daily service to Orlando, Florida from 1st September…

NEWS Etihad Airways reaches record profitability for 2014

Etihad Airways achieved its strongest financial results to date in 2014, posting…

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