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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BREAKING Ambassadors of Philippines and Norway killed in northern Pakistan helicopter crash

The aircraft was carrying around 11 foreigners and 6 #Pakistani passengers http://t.co/wfg8vLllMc…

British Airways #BA307 from Paris CDG to Heathrow declared an emergency

UPDATE EMERGENCY British Airways #BA307 declared an emergency due to 'suspected technical…

VIDEO EMERGENCY Delta flight #DL2028 forced to land after smoke fills cabin

There was an emergency in the air late Thursday as smoke billowed…

BREAKING Russia’s Progress cargo capsule re-entry is imminent

Russia’s space agency Roscosmos has confirmed that its crippled unmanned cargo spacecraft…

VIDEO First @AmericanAir Boeing 787 Dreamliner just departed Dallas to Chicago

There she goes! The first @americanair 787 #Dreamliner is on its way…

American Airlines #AA71 from Frankfurt to Dallas declared an emergency

UPDATE EMERGENCY #AA767 Engine inspection of the engine (@flyhellas) pic.twitter.com/8EBPtJAI7j— AirLive.net (@airlivenet)…

NEWS AHIC 2015: Dubai World Central signs three new hotel partners

Dubai World Central has announced the signing of separate agreements that will…

NEWS Etihad brings Expo 2015 campaign to Arabian Travel Market

Etihad Airways has been promoting its highly-acclaimed brand campaign starring Australian actress…

NEWS Emirates brings A380 flights to Perth, Australia

Emirates has expanded the network of destinations served by its highly-popular A380…

NEWS Kratky appointed chief executive of Austrian Airlines

Kay Kratky is expected to replace Jaan Albrecht as chief executive of…

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