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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VIDEO Space X Flacon 9 rocket took off from California’s Vandenberg Air Force Base today in fog

SpaceX failed to land its Falcon 9 rocket on a floating platform…

NEWS Emirates steps up service to Zambia and Zimbabwe

Emirates is set to enhance its on-board experience and increase capacity on…

NEWS Etihad Airways in charity focus

Etihad Airways has launched its community outreach programme in Uganda with donations…

#OnThisDay in 2008, British Airways Flight 38 crash landed at Heathrow.

8 years ago today, British Airways Flight 38 (G-YMMM) was a scheduled…

ALERT Manchester airport was closed due to runway 05L/23R damage

UPDATE 10:22UTC Manchester runway 23L is now open, TAP A319 #TP326 just…

NEWS British Airways to hire 1,600 cabin crew and 350 pilots in 2016 – a record number of recruits

British Airways has announced hundreds of new jobs for Gatwick and Heathrow.…

NEWS Emirates to commence second daily A380 service to Perth

Emirates will commence a second daily A380 service from Dubai to Perth…

NEWS Ryanair adds route to Palanga

Ryanair is expanding its Stansted Summer 2016 schedule with a new route…

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