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 Los Angeles Airport Security Boosted Amid Possible ISIS Threat

Security is being stepped up in Los Angeles, its area airports and…

NEWS Report: DHC-8-400 damaged by lightning strike whiile on approach to Fukue, Japan

Damage to the nose (JTSB) An ANA Wings DHC-8-400 was damaged as…

EMERGENCY Emirates A380 flight #EK211 Dubai-Houston made an emergency landing at DME (Russia)

Today EMIRATES A-380 flight EK211 Dubai-Houston made an emergency landing at DME…

ALERT Chaos Reigns at Nepal’s Only International Airport in Kathmandu

Monday, may 1 Nepal Airlines took delivery of a new Airbus A320…

EMERGENCY Rynair flight from London Stansted did an emergency landing at Malaga

The flight from Stansted reported to have had a problem with the…

NEWS Record first quarter profit for American Airlines

American Airlines Group has reported a first quarter net profit of record…

EMERGENCY United Airlines flight #UA112 makes emergency landing in Des Moines due to unusual odor

A United Airlines plane carrying close to 200 people made an emergency…

EMERGENCY Southwest flight with pressurization issue diverted to Denver

A Southwest Airlines flight traveling from Las Vegas to Milwaukee was diverted…

NEWS British Airways prepares to roll out seven new routes

May looks set to be the busiest month yet this year for…

NEWS Record first quarter profit for American Airlines

American Airlines Group has reported a first quarter net profit of record…

NEWS Avis signs Privilege Club deal with Qatar Airways

Avis Car Rental has announced a new multi-year partnership with Privilege Club,…

NEWS Oman Air launches codeshare with KLM

Oman Air is has launched a new codeshare agreement with KLM Royal…

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