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 easyJet woos train passengers as prices rise

The annual UK train price change has come into effect and sees…

NEWS ANA to purchase three A380 planes from Airbus

In a rare bright spot for the beleaguered aircraft, European plane maker…

NEWS Suicidal passenger tries to open emergency exit during flight #JD5180

A Beijing Capital Airlines (JD) plane was performing flight JD5180 from Changsha…

NEWS KLM flight #KL835 makes emergency landing in Bucharest to save child’s life

A KLM plane flying from Amsterdam to Singapore made an emergency landing…

NEWS airberlin introduces on-board 3G internet

airberlin is installing 3G connectivity across its entire long-haul fleet, becoming the…

NEWS Hong Kong airport boosts capacity as Midfield Concourse opens on time

Hong Kong International Airport’s HK$10-billion Midfield Concourse, as well as its auxiliary…

NEWS ANA All Nippon Airways to order A380

ANA Holdings will order three Airbus A380s as it seeks to expand…

NEWS airberlin introduces on-board 3G internet

airberlin is installing 3G connectivity across its entire longhaul fleet. airberlin is…

NEWS Massive disruption at Dubai (DXB) today

DXB airport experienced 2 hour delays and 15 flights were diverted. Arrivals…

NEWS 241 close encounters between aircraft and UAS devices

A study of government-sourced near misses shows 241 close encounters between pilots…

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