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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Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs by 2030 in bid to save €300 million

Restructuring plan focuses on efficiency, digitalisation, and AI across Lufthansa Group. Frankfurt,…

Icelandic low-cost carrier PLAY Airlines has ceased operations and cancelled all flights

Thousands of passengers stranded after PLAY Airlines halts operations overnight. Reykjavik, September…

An Afghan boy was found alive after hiding in plane’s landing gear from Kabul to Delhi

A teenager survived a flight from Kabul to Delhi by hiding inside…

Super Typhoon Ragasa Shuts Down Major South China Aviation Hubs for 24 Hours

Super Typhoon Ragasa is forcing the complete closure of four major airports…

BREAKING Government approves Gatwick second runway plan to handle more than 1,000 flights a day

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander has approved plans for a second runway at…

A passenger died on board Brussels Airlines flight to Spain, prompting emergency landing in Toulouse

A passenger died aboard Brussels Airlines flight to Málaga on Saturday despite…

Grammy-Winning Songwriter Brett James Dies in North Carolina Plane Crash at Age 57

Legendary country songwriter Brett James, the Grammy Award-winning writer behind hits like…

Ground Stop at San Diego International Lifted After Private Jet Emergency

San Diego International Airport halted all flights after a private Cessna Citation…

Air Corsica flight XK777 circled for hour after controller fell asleep in the tower

A flight from Paris to Ajaccio was forced to circle for nearly…

Krakow Airport closed following Boeing 737 runway incident

Operations suspended at Kraków Airport until at least the evening after a…

SpiceJet Bombardier DHC8-400 loses a tyre on takeoff

A SpiceJet aircraft, en route to Mumbai from Kandla, experienced a tyre…

CEO says Boeing is facing a “mountain of work” regarding its 777X certification

Boeing CEO acknowledges delays in 777X certification program. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg…

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