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 Fatal Fire-fightingHelicopter crash near Cape Town

One of South Africa's top helicopter rescue pilots has died while on…

NEWS Malaysian PM vows to keep up search for MH370, report offers no new clues

A 584-page interim report into the disappearance of the Boeing 777-200ER (BA.N)…

NEWS Boeing 777X: Foldable Wingtip and Advantages of the Aluminum-Lithium Fuselage Over Carbon-Reinforced Plastic

Foldable wingtips have been seen in military aviation for a long time…

NEWS Malaysia Airlines crew to gather in remembrance for MH370 anniversary

Malaysia Airlineshas held a private gathering to remember the 13 employees lost…

NEWS Tired pilots endangered flight

Flight safety authorities have issued a warning to airlines after two sleep-deprived…

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