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 IAG offers Irish government further guarantees over future of Aer Lingus

International Consolidated Airlines Group has offered the Irish government further guarantees over…

NEWS Bombardier CEO Steps Down After Announcing Huge 4th Quarter Loss

The chief executive of the aircraft and railway equipment maker Bombardier, Pierre…

NEWS Russians Patent Ejection System For Light Aircraft (Video)

A totally legit Russian research & development production company that makes actual…

NEWS Lufthansa to Begin Serving Panama, Using Lower-Cost ‘Jump’ A340s

Lufthansa will launch its first-ever service to Panama on November 16, with…

UPDATE Ryanair #FR3131 diverted to Budapest du to a medical emergency

Flight FR3131 from London Stansted to Paphos had to land in Budapest.The…

NEWS Transavia Orders 17 Boeing 737-800s Plus Three Options

Transavia, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Air France KLM Group, has…

NEWS Korean Air Orders Five Boeing 777 Freighters

Korean Air has placed an order for five Boeing 777 freighters, valued…

NEWS Strike at Germanwings cancels 340 flights today

Lufthansa's low cost airline, Germanwings has cancelled nearly 340 outbound flights from…

NEWS United Airlines announces it will void all tickets bought during glitch which saw first class flights sell for just $75

United Airlines' customers were left very angry on Wednesday evening after the company said…

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