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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NEWS Two airlines reject rechargeable battery shipments

Two major U.S airlines say they will no longer accept rechargeable battery…

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The July 6, 2013 crash occurred when an Asiana Boeing 777's tail…

NEWS Accident: Ryanair B738 near Bordeaux on Feb 25th 2015, turbulence injures two cabin crew

A Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registration EI-DAC performing flight FR-2829 from Reus,SP (Spain)…

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Seven additional A350s are to join the first two in Qatar's fleet…

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Belgian regional carrier VLM Airlines is delaying its planned introduction of Sukhoi…

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I haven't see pictures of these airplanes for many years. I don't…

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The Boeing 777 lost contact with air traffic control shortly after taking…

NEWS Find out what is it like to fly an Airbus A380

XPRESS takes the pilot’s seat in the cockpit of Abu Dhabi’s first…

NEWS: @Shannonairport welcomes @Turkishairlines Cargo – @flightcrisis

Shannon Airport (SNN) in Ireland this morning welcomed Turkish Airlines Cargo to…

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