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 Emirates opens lounge at LA Airport

Emirates has opened its 37th dedicated lounge for First Class and Business…

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NEWS American Airlines Ends All In-Flight Duty-Free Sales Effective Immediately

American Airlines ended all in-flight sales of duty-free items on board its…

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ALERT Pilot, 2 passengers killed in Sunday helicopter crash in Orlando, Fla. – @WESH

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VIDEO Passengers of Lufthansa #LH435 from Chicago to Munich had the luck to see the #Eclipse2015 without extra cost

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ALERT New Orleans judge to weigh whether Robert Durst is a major flight risk during Monday hearing on local weapons charges – @Reuters

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VIDEO Syrian Navy Mi-14 about to crash, following a technical failure

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NEWS Thai Air flight #TG 320 to Bangkok suffers bird hit while landing at Tribhuvan Airport

A Thai Air aircraft suffered a bird strike on its right engine…

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NEWS Qatar Airways boss shames ‘drunk’ flight attendant in mass email to all her colleagues

It is quite possibly the most awkward email you could ever receive.…

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ALERT Pilot killed when ultralight aircraft crashes south of Woodward, Okla., Federal Aviation Administration reports – @NewsOK

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NEWS Helicopter pilot dies in crash into Orlando home

A pilot was killed in a helicopter crash near downtown Orlando on…

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NEWS Boeing, Hainan Airlines, Sinopec Celebrate China's First Commercial Flight with Sustainable Aviation Biofuel

BEIJING, March 21, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing , Hainan Airlines and Sinopec…

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ALERT Photo: Damage seen after helicopter crashes into Orlando, Fla., home, killing 1 – @BN9

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