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.
8217 Articles

ALERT Editor's note: The New York Times reports the co-pilot of Germanwings flight 9525, Andreas Lubitz, was born on Dec. 18, 1987, which would make him 27, according to local authorities. Earlier reports by German news media said he was 28. We have updated an earlier update noting his age. An investigation into Lubitz is underway after French officials said he deliberately crashed the plane. – Stephanie

View

Melanie Kraft

ALERT Transport minister now says all Canadian airlines must have 2 crew on the flight deck at all times following Germanwings crash – @newstalk1010

View

Melanie Kraft

NEWS Op-Ed: Responsible Journalism and the Air Crash Du Jour

As a 20-year veteran of the A320 cockpit for a major U.S.…

Melanie Kraft

ALERT More: Germanwings crash prompts airlines to introduce cockpit 'rule of 2,' including Norwegian Air, easyJet, Air Transat, Air Canada; rule is routine among US carriers – @guardian

View

Melanie Kraft

NEWS Frustration with U.S. airlines is soaring

For flight changes or cancellations, which can run into the hundreds of…

Melanie Kraft

NEWS Norwegian changes cockpit procedures

Norwegian has decided to change its cockpit procedures so that two crew…

Melanie Kraft

NEWS Germanwings Co-Pilot Deliberately Crashed Airbus Jet, French Prosecutor Says

PARIS — The chief Marseille prosecutor handling the investigation into the crash…

Melanie Kraft

ALERT Photo: Some residents in Montabaur, Germany, light candle in support of Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz's parents after prosecutors say he intentionally downed the plane into the French Alps – @VSchildkamp

View

Melanie Kraft

ALERT Lufthansa says pilots don't get regular psych testing, but applicants' psychological state considered before hiring – @cnnbrk

View

Melanie Kraft

ALERT Air Canada implements new policy requiring all flights to have 2 people in cockpit at all times amid Germanwings crash probe – @CityNews

View

Melanie Kraft

ALERT Easyjet to require 2 crew in cockpit at all times, as UK airlines told to review procedures after Alps crash – @BBCBreaking

View

Melanie Kraft

ALERT US State Department says 3rdamerican passenger on crashed German flight was Robert Oliver, continues to review if other Americans on board – @Reuters

View

Melanie Kraft
Enable Notifications OK No thanks