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 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…

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.…

NEWS Helicopter pilot dies in crash into Orlando home

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

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…

NEWS From the 7th April, the US Airways callsign “Cactus” is to be retired – @USAirways

Instead all US Airways flight will use the American callsign of "American".

NEWS Japan Airlines resumes Osaka Kansai to Los Angeles

Japan Airlines last Friday (20th) resumed service between Osaka and Los Angeles,…

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