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 Boeing showcases space bins at Aircraft Interiors Expo

Boeing is showcasing its roomier luggage bins available on its 737 family…

NEWS Finnair and Airberlin to expand their codeshare relationship

Finnair is expanding its codeshare in Europe with fellow oneworld member Airberlin.…

NEWS Ryanair in social media focus

Ryanair has joined Instagram, offering behind the scenes images of life inside…

NEWS British Airways introduces mindfulness practices to promote healthy flying

British Airways today introduced its Mindfulness for Travel series to provide fliers…

ALERT The employee who slept in the cargo hold on @AlaskaAir flight #AS448 has been banned

A Menzies Aviation (Seattle) baggage handler who became trapped in the baggage…

Report: Hackers Could Use Plane WiFi to Hijack Controls

That in-flight WiFi we've all become so fond of could be breached…

NEWS Rolls-Royce wins largest ever order from Emirates

Rolls-Royce has won its largest ever order, worth $9.2 billion, to provide…

NEWS Air Europa launches first Dreamliner flight on Madrid-Miami route

Air Europa, Spain’s largest privately-owned airline, this week inaugurated its first scheduled…

NEWS All Nippon Airways takes Star Wars livery into the skies

All Nippon Airways will introduce a Star Wars livery, with the iconic…

NEWS Israel offers cash incentives for airlines flying to Eilat

The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced a new tourism directive to…

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