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 New CNN/ORC Poll: Americans side with President Obama on Cuba; two-thirds want travel restrictions to the nation lifted – @cnnbrk

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Emergency

EMERGENCY United Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing In Austin

AUSTIN - A plane is safe on the ground after an emergency…

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ALERT FAA says it is investigating after the wingtip of a departing Southwest Airlines 737 and the tail of arriving American Airlines 737 made contact at LaGuardia Airport – @NBCNews

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News

ALERT Photo: The FAA and NYPD are investigating an incident at LaGuardia airport after a Southwest Airlines plane had its wing damaged in an apparent collision with an American Airlines plane – @Ari_Be_Free

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NEWS Busiest weekend ever for Dubai International as Christmas getaway begins

The busiest weekend in the history of one of the world’s busiest…

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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 Edinburgh Airport prepares for latest milestone

Edinburgh Airport in Scotland has said it expects to welcome its ten…

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NEWS TripAdvisor fined by Italian authorities

Online review behemoth TripAdvisor has been fined €500,000 by authorities in Italy…

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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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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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