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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BREAKING Plane skids off runway at Butler Co. Airport

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ALERT Photo: Small plane slides off runway at Butler County, Pa., airport; officials investigating possible fuel leak – @johnklocko, @KerryM_wpxi

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NEWS FAA Orders Maine Man to Remove Drone Website.

Steve Girard created a side company called Xtreme Aerial View in order…

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NEWS A Federal ban on high-powered green laser pointers???

90 percent of laser incidents involve green lights. The green laser pointers…

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NEWS The first American-built Airbus

This summer a shipment from Hamburg, Germany, will arrive at the Port…

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NEWS Ryanair board approves plan for transatlantic airline

Ryanair's board has approved the plans to start a transatlantic airline as…

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NEWS 15 Incredible Behind-the-Scenes Airport Facts

The next time your flight is delayed, instead of shaking your fists…

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ALERT All 4 people on Cessna aircraft that crashed near Wanaka, New Zealand, confirmed dead – @onenewsnz

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ALERT Remains of all 11 men who died in military training helicopter crash have been recovered, Louisiana National Guard says – @lnelless

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ALERT Louisiana National Guard releases names of 4-person flight crew killed in Black Hawk crash in Florida; 7 elite Marines also died in crash – @AP

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ALERT Water services partially restored in Vanuatu capital of Port Vila following Cyclone Pam, airport open to flights – @AFP

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NEWS Five weird things your air miles can buy you.

Flights are no longer the only thing available for purchase with your…

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