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 Solar Impulse forced to land in Japan

A record-breaking attempt to cross the Pacific Ocean using a solar-powered plane…

NEWS Actor Harrison Ford back in the skies after March emergency landing

Just months after an emergency forced a hard landing of his World…

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 Etihad Airways in social media focus

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

NEWS Qatar Airways launches services to Amsterdam

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

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…