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 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…

NEWS Turkish Airlines flight with over 150 passengers aboard makes emergency landing in Russia

A Turkish Airlines flight with more than 150 passengers on board has…

NEWS Emirates adds new flights to Istanbul

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…

NEWS Flybe to operate two new French routes from London City in 2016

Flybe will operate two brand new routes to Paris Charles de Gaulle…

HISTORY In 2009, A Nigerian man attempted to blow up a Northwest Flight.

6 years ago today, Northwest Airlines Flight 253 an international passenger flight…

NEWS: LAN Airlines flight to Madrid diverted to Faro, Portugal on Wednesday

LAN Airlines plane landed at Faro with 224 passengers. The emergency landing…

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