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 Qatar Airways takes stake in International Airlines Group

Qatar Airways has acquired a 9.99 per cent stake in International Airlines…

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ALERT At least 1,400 flights cancelled out of Chicago's O'Hare Airport amid blizzard; another 315 reported cancelled out of Midway Airport – @NBCNews

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ALERT Chicago's O'Hare Airport reporting 30 to 45-minute delays due to high winds – @NBCSports

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ALERT Number of flights canceled at Chicago airports due to storm climbs to 1,600 – @nbcchicago

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NEWS Video: Ladies and Gentlemen This Is Your Pilot And We Seem To Have A Small Problem

There is video of a Minneapolis Delta flight heading to Las Vegas…

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VIDEO Antonov AN-225 Mriya landing at Zurich

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ALERT Ground stop in effect at Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport due to snow and ice – @NBCNews

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ALERT Chicago Department of Aviation says about 1,100 flights canceled at O'Hare International Airport, 200 at Midway due to storm – @AP

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ALERT Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport estimates weather-related delays will abate by mid afternoon; spokesperson says most commercial Super Bowl traffic happened last week, but 12 of 85 corporate jets coming into airport today have been delayed – @NBCNews

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NEWS FAA's new air traffic control system NextGen causing major noise pollution

America's antiquated air traffic control system is getting an upgrade. The overhaul…

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ALERT Incoming flights to Phoenix Sky Harbor airport held due to low visibility; arrival delays for planes already in the air averaging 1 hour – flightaware.com

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ALERT Australian Al Jazeera journalist Peter Greste has left Egypt on a flight to Cyprus, Cairo airport official says – @AP

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