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 Alaska Airlines pilot mistakes taxiway for runway at Sea-Tac

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 landed on Seattle-Tacoma International Airport’s central taxiway…

NEWS 1,000 Chinese high school graduates have to parade in bikinis for a chance to become flight attendants

One school in Qingdao, north-east China, hosted its annual audition yesterday to…

VIDEO A310 runway excursion at Mbuji-Mayi airport, Congo

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HISTORY 1 year since Virgin Atlantic Flight #VS43 landing scare

1 year ago today, Virgin Atlantic Flight #VS43 (G-VROM) with 447 passengers &…

NEWS Qatar Airways launches new Durban flights

Qatar Airways has launched new services between Doha and Durban, offering passengers…

NEWS Norwegian reaches crew deal with OSM Aviation

Norwegian Air Resources Holding and OSM Aviation have signed an agreement to…

ALERT Allegiant MD-80 slides off taxiway at Eisenhower airport

An Allegiant Air jet slid off late Sunday night at Wichita Eisenhower…

NEWS Emirates adds new flights to Istanbul, Turkey

With the launch of daily flights to Sabiha Gökçen Emirates has increased…

NEWS Etihad opens medical facility for employees

Etihad Airways has opened the doors to a new world-class medical facility…

HISTORY 1 year since the crash of Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501.

1 year ago today, Indonesia AirAsia Flight QZ8501 (PK-AXC) was a scheduled…

HISTORY In 1991, All 129 survived a crash landing near Gottröra, Sweden.

24 years ago today, Scandinavian Airlines Flight 751 (OY-KHO) was a scheduled…

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