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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EMERGENCY VIDEO United Express CRJ lost its left back landing gear as it landed at LAX

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UPDATE: Mother of girl with autism who was kicked off plane speaks out

Donna Beegle is speaking out after she says a commercial flight made…

NEWS Man with Pinocchio penis tattoo gets lifetime ban from flying after showing it to passengers

Tom Washington, 22, of Grimsby, boarded the Jet2 flight dressed up as…

NEWS British Airway adds new winter holiday destinations from Gatwick

British Airway is making enjoying the winter sun even easier for customers…

NEWS New UK leadership for Etihad Airways as Wratten departs

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed…

Sudden interruption in the fuel supply to 3 of the 4 engines may have caused crash of the Airbus #A400M

During the maiden flight of the A400M designed to join Turkish Air…

NEWS Travelport signs content partnership with Nile Air of Egypt

Travelport and Nile Air announce the signing of a multi-year, global full…

NEWS New UK leadership for Etihad Airways as Wratten departs

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has appointed…

NEWS Avianca Firms Order for 100 A320neos!

Avianca has firmed up its order for 100 Airbus A320neo family aircraft…

NEWS Dubai Airports outlines Al Maktoum International expansion plans

Dubai Airports has confirmed that construction is expected to begin later this…

NEWS Lufthansa reintroduces New York-Frankfurt night flight

With the introduction of its 2015 summer schedule, Lufthansa has reinstated its…

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