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 Private plane crash lands at airport in Taiwan after co-pilot forgets to lower the landing gear

Two pilots walked away red-faced but unharmed after the co-pilot forgot to…

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NEWS Miami-based businessman snaps up first Etihad Residence flight

Etihad Airways today revealed that the most exclusive ticket in aviation history…

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NEWS Alitalia and Etihad Airways complete investment

Alitalia and Etihad Airways today announced the completion of all the formalities…

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NEWS United Airlines flies into Rome from May 2015

United Airlines will launch new non-stop flights between its Chicago hub at…

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NEWS Boeing delivers first CIS Dreamliner to Azerbaijan Airlines

Boeing and Azerbaijan Airlines today announced the delivery of the airline’s first…

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NEWS Giorgio Armani to join Expo Milano 2015 celebrations

Organisers at Expo Milano 2015 have announced that Giorgio Armani will celebrate…

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ALERT New #MH17 photos suggest surface-to-air-missile launch by separatists

RTL Nieuws have photos in their possession that give more information about…

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ALERT United flight lands safely at Austin, Texas, airport after reported flap issue, fire department says – @AustinFireInfo

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NEWS U.S. carriers accuse Norwegian Air of trying to skirt rules

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ALERT Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad is cleared and has resumed operations – @AirportPakistan

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ALERT Editor's note: Seeing tweets about a security issue at the Benazir Bhutto International Airport in Islamabad. ABC's Jon Williams reports that all flights have been diverted from the airport. – Tom

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ALERT A security issue is reported at Islamabad Airport with soldiers deployed inside; 2 men held – @Wabbasi007

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