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 Philadelphia Will Become First A350 Destination in the U.S.

Qatar Airways announced today that the brand-new Airbus A350-900XWB will replace the…

NEWS Manchester Airport shortlisted for US pre-clearance status

A year since the start of the process, Manchester Airport has been…

NEWS Etihad given credit rating seal of approval by Fitch  

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, has welcomed…

EMERGENCY EasyJet flight to London lands in Istanbul over fear of fire

An EasyJet flight from Antalya to London made an emergency landing in…

NEWS Boeing to await a big 737 deal from China

Aircraft manufacturer Boeing is awaiting a big deal from China. Referring to…

NEWS Airbus Defence statement regarding A400M crash

Airbus Defence and Space has sent an Accident Information Transmission (AIT) yesterday…

NEWS Boeing begin assembly of first 737 MAX

Boeing began assembly of its improved and re-engined variant of its successful…

NEWS Austrian Airlines sets date for Manchester arrival

Austrian Airlines will join the other carriers of the Lufthansa Airline Group…

VIDEO US releases video of Russian jet’s SU 24 encounter with US warship in Black Sea

USS Ross (DDG 71) observes the overflight by a Russian SU 24…

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…