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 Everything You Need To Know About The First Civilian Tilt Rotor Aircraft

The V-22 Osprey has dominated the rotary wing, vertical take-off market for…

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NEWS Indonesia AirAsia X wins approval for Australia service

The new AirAsia X franchise in Indonesia has gained permission to operate…

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ALERT Photo: The Solar Impulse 2 solar-powered plane lands in Ahmedabad, India, after 2nd leg of record-breaking attempt to fly around the world – @solarimpulse

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NEWS Reproduction Pearse confirmed for January airshow

One of New Zealand’s greatest aviation debates will be rekindled at Wings…

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ALERT Harrison Ford had no choice but to try to crash land after engine quit on his World War II-era plane, preliminary NTSB report says – @latimes

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NEWS The world's biggest aircraft: Giant airship gets closer to take-off

Look to the skies above London and you'll see the usual suspects…

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NEWS (Video) Shuttle Enterprise Separates from 747 In-Flight – 1977

The Space Shuttle Enterprise never flew in space. It was the first…

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ALERT Air France #AF724 stopped by nose gear wheel in the grass during taxiing at Nouakchott airport (Mauritanian)

Flight Air France AF 724, which departed from Paris-Charles de Gaulle at…

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ALERT Preparations are being made to recover the bodies from wreckage of Argentina helicopter crash, local mayor says – @Reuters

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NEWS Austrian Airlines to Add Miami and Menorca to Its Network

Austrian Airlines is adding two tourist destinations to its 2015 network, Mahón…

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NEWS Flight in 2030: Super quiet Progress Eagle concept plane has three decks, generates its own power and boasts a 314-ft wingspan

Aircraft in the future could feature three decks, generate their own power…

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BREAKING Footage of helicopters collision in La Rioja, Argentina

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