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 New York Times calls to close La Guardia

La Guardia serves 30 million passengers a year, but the New York…

BREAKING Airbus A400M is taxiing for a test flight at Toulouse (France)

Courtesy of PlaneFinder EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS A400M took off from Toulouse to Seville,…

NEWS Travelport signs with Etihad for new global distribution deal

Travelport and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,…

NEWS British Airways adds new winter holiday destinations from Gatwick

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

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 New UK leadership for Etihad Airways as Wratten departs

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

NEWS British Airway adds new winter holiday destinations from Gatwick

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