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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NEWS Pegasus Airlines press statement about emergency landing of flight #PC5121 from Bodrum to Gatwick

On 18 May 2015, Pegasus Airlines flight PC5121 from Bodrum Airport (BJV)…

British Airways #BA343 from Nice to London LHR is declaring an emergency

Our flight #ba343 landed safely after declaring a mid air emergency due…

NEWS fastjet reveals latest expansion plans in African low-cost airline market

fastjet has unveiled plans to increase its fleet this year as it…

NEWS Qatar Airways chief Al Baker offers support to US Open Skies

Akbar Al Baker, group chief executive for Qatar Airways has met with…

NEWS Etihad launches new service to Entebbe, Uganda

Etihad Airways has strengthened its presence in east Africa with the launch…

NEWS Etihad teams up with Brand USA

Etihad Airways has teamed up with Brand USA, a destination marketing organisation…

NEWS JetBlue flies into Quito for new low-cost South American flights

JetBlue has confirmed operations on its new Quito-Fort Lauderdale route will begin…

NEWS Air China to commence Beijing-Hakodate service

Air China will inaugurate Beijing-Hakodate nonstop service on July 3, 2015. The…

NEWS Qatar Airways acquires hotel in Scotland

Qatar Airways has acquired the Novotel Edinburgh Park Hotel in Scotland. The…

NEWS Ryanair adds Newcastle – Alicante route

Ryanair has revealed its winter 2015 schedule at Newcastle today with a…

INCIDENT The left wing of an A320 of Turkish Airlines flight #TK1425 hits a jet bridge at Helsinki Airport, Finland

Plane of Turkish Airlines had an incident. Flt TK1425 hits jetbridge at…

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