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 Creating a unique cabin environment – airlines investing in distinctive design and customer service

Being a first-mover has historically been seen as a key tool in…

NEWS Virgin and Delta play down prospects of trans-Pacific expansion

Virgin Australia and Delta Air Lines say the immediate objective of their…

NEWS Rare Lancaster bomber to land permanently at Alberta Aviation Museum

A rare Lancaster bomber that was a significant part of the Canadian…

NEWS Virgin completes transfer of NZ 737s onto Australian AOC

Virgin Australia has completed the cabin reconfiguration of its 10 New Zealand…

NEWS Philippine Airlines Returns to New York after 18-Year Absence

The arrival of a Boeing 777-300ER at New York JFK early on…

NEWS Lufthansa pilots continue strike

Vereinigung Cockpit announced the Lufthansa strike will continue through Friday.Link

NEWS Airbus Dismisses Boeing 737-8ERX Plan

When Airbus announced its long-range version of its single-aisle jet, the A321LR,…

NEWS Solar Impulse completes third leg of world tour

The Swiss-built Solar Impulse 2 airplane landed in the Indian holy city…

NEWS Ukrainian doctors visit jailed female pilot in Moscow

Ukrainian doctors have visited pilot Nadiya Savchenko in her Moscow prison for…

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