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 FAA investigating if plane dumped toilet paper on neighborhood

A Pennsylvania family says toilet paper and pieces of plastic that fell…

VIDEO Turkish Airlines Boeing 777 landing in storm

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NEWS British Airways to go daily on Singapore A380 flight

British Airways has announced that the A380 will make a daily appearance…

EMERGENCY KLM #KL1277 from Amsterdam to Edinburgh returned to AMS due to engine problem

BREAKING KLM #KL1277 from Amsterdam to Edinburgh is declaring an emergency. Live:…

NEWS Norwegian adds low-cost flights to Puerto Rico from London Gatwick to schedule

Norwegian has continued to expand its long-haul network with new direct routes…

NEWS Record first quarter profit for American Airlines

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

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…