Melanie Kraft

Melanie 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 Air Passenger Duty reformed for long-haul flights in UK

Air Passenger Duty has been partially reformed in the UK as the…

ALERT We got report El Al flight #LY317 had to abord landing at Heathrow because of an aircraft was on the runway

© Didier Vittoz From report, El Al flight #LY317 from Tel Aviv had…

EMERGENCY Air Canada #AC624 The pilot had to land without ILS

The pilot who crash-landed in Halifax early Sunday had to bring the…

BREAKING Paris Match Magazine has obtained video showing final moments of #Germanwings flight from inside the cabin

Paris Match and Bild obtained a video taken during the final seconds…

NEWS Lufthansa cancels anniversary celebrations

Lufthansa has confirmed it will cancel its 60th anniversary celebrations, originally planned…

EMERGENCY Eastern Airways flight #EZE51U flight forced to make emergency landing

Flight #EZE51U which was flying to Wick John O'Groats Airport was forced…

NEWS Korean Air outlines Airbus A330-300 roll-out plans

Korean Air is strengthening its global service by introducing fuel efficient cutting…

Strong wind in north of Europe today – live coverage

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NEWS Boeing, ANA Finalize Order for Three 787-10 Dreamliners

Boeing and All Nippon Airways (ANA) today finalized an order for three…

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