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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ALERT Taiwan official says flight data show both engines lost power before TransAsia flight crashed – @AP

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INFOGRAPHIC What is an engine flameout? (by @reuters)

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ALERT Blackbox findings of crashed Taiwanese plane show plane experienced engine failure within 2 minutes after take off, Taiwan aviation safety council says – @ReutersIndia

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ALERT Update: Death toll rises to 35 in TransAsia plane crash in Taipei; 15 more hospitalized and 8 remain missing, aviation official says – CAA

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NEWS Mesa Airlines agrees to buy seven Bombardier CRJ900s

Phoenix-based regional Mesa Airlines—which operates as American Eagle and US Airways Express—has…

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NEWS Incident: United B737 at Chicago on Feb 3rd 2015, cabin did not pressurize

A United Boeing 737-900, registration N67815 performing flight UA-1218 from Chicago,IL to…

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NEWS Air Canada rouge to Launch New Service with Competitive Fares from Hamilton and Abbotsford

MONTREAL , Feb. 5, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada announced today…

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NEWS Emirates Says Open Skies Reversal Would Be A ‘Shame’

Emirates Airline President Tim Clark has shot back with a sharp response…

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NEWS Avianca places large narrowbody order

Despite Boeing's confidence in their ability to win over Avianca, the Colombian…

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NEWS VIDEO: Dashcam Captures Dramatic Footage of TransAsia Flight 235 Crash

Taiwanese drivers have captured the moment TransAsia flight GE235 crashed into a…

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NEWS Man held 20 hours after asking to file TSA complaint

A traveler detained for more than 20 hours after a search of…

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ALERT Los Angeles and San Francisco airports reporting delays due to low clouds, wind – @breakingweather

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