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 Ryanair flight #FR6253 landed with emergency vehicles following at Dublin

The Ryanair flight from Prestwick to Las Palmas was diverted to Dublin…

VIDEO Because of strong winds today over UK, here is a new video of crosswind landings

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EMERGENCY Alaska Airlines Flight #AS76 diverted to Vancouver due to electrical system failure

A U.S. passenger flight has made an emergency landing at Vancouver International…

NEWS Qatar Airways announces three new cities

Qatar Airways has officially announced flights to Atlanta, Boston, and Los Angeles.

NEWS Air Tahiti Nui Finalizes Order for Two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Boeing and Air Tahiti Nui have finalized an order for two 787-9…

Ouch! Ryanair flight #FR2315 is delayed for almost 11 hours!

Ryanair flight FR2315 from Bratislava to London Stansted is delayed for about 11…

NEWS EASA publishes new training requirements for upset prevention and recovery

Upset prevention and recovery training (photo: ICATEE) The European Aviation Safety Agency…

NEWS First American Airlines Boeing 787 Flight Set for May 7th

Grab your camera, American Airlines will fly its first Boeing 787 aircraft,…

NEWS Passengers’ horror on board Ryanair flight from Spain to London after being told plane didn’t have any toilet paper

Ryanair passengers who were returning to Stansted from Murcia were mortified when…