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 Regulator: United doesn't need to accept mistake fares

On February 11, for a period of about four hours, United's Danish…

NEWS New flight paths angering residents in Phoenix

The Federal Aviation Administration implemented new satellite-based arrival and departure paths out…

NEWS Piaggio Makes First Drone Flight Of An Unmanned Catfish

Piaggio has successfully removed the pilot from the Italian aircraft manufacturer's popular…

NEWS Ethiopian Airlines launches two new corporate loyalty programmes

Ethiopian Airlines is enhancing its offering to the UK business travel market…

NEWS Korean Air announces sharp increase in flights to China

Korean Air will expand its network in China by launching four new…

“Expert” explains how Vladimir Putin Hijacked Missing Flight MH370 – @flightcrisis

The Malaysia Airlines flight 370 has been missing for almost a year…

NEWS Etihad Airways welcomes AeroMobile to A380 era

AeroMobile has celebrated the first Airbus A380 to be fully line-fitted with…

EMERGENCY Air China #CA1336 Makes Emergency Landing after Bomb Scare

An Air China flight from Nanning, capital of South China's Guangxi Zhuang…

Southwest statement after missing inspection

Operational Impact Minimized as FAA approves plan to complete inspections within five…

NEWS Southwest Airlines forced to ground 128 Boeing 737 airplanes for inspections

"Southwest Airlines confirmed Tuesday evening that it grounded 128 of its Boeing…

NEWS Air France Jet Stranded in Manchester as Pilot Runs Out of Hours

The flight had already been six hours late when it left New…

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