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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Flight delayed after engine of a Qantas A380 was damaged by airbridge at Sydney Airport

A Qantas Airbus A380 was hit by an aerobridge resulting in damage…

Preliminary report reveals both engine fuel cutoff switches in AI171 cockpit transitioned from RUN to CUTOFF

Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau of India released preliminary report for flight AI171…

When French ATC issues an alert after understanding “Pilots” instead of “Toilets”

TAP Pilots requested quick landing amid misunderstanding with French Air Traffic Control…

You’ll no longer be required to remove your shoes at U.S. Airport security checkpoints

After nearly 20 years, air travelers in the United States will no…

Air India flight AI171 crash probe focuses on engine fuel control switches

As the world awaits answers in the fatal Air India Boeing 787…

Aer Lingus flight EI105 to New York suffered bird strike on takeoff

A flight to New York JFK returned to Dublin shortly after takeoff…

British Aerospace BAe 125-700A, without authorization to enter Honduran airspace, has crashed

A plane departing Venezuela, carrying an unknown number of people, has crashed…

ALERT Flight operations halted at Marseille Airport due to nearby wildfire fire

Firefighting operation is on going due to a wildfire fire forcing closure…

Operations suspended at Milan Bergamo Airport following fatal accident on taxiway

A person has died at Milan Bergamo airport following accident on the…

Preliminary report about Air India Boeing 787’s crash  to be released

The preliminary investigation report into the Air India crash is expected to…

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