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 2 passengers, 14 crew members treated for nausea after US Airways flight to Philadelphia from Tel Aviv emergency-lands in Rome – @NBCNews

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NEWS Etihad launches in-flight cabin overhaul

Etihad Airways has introduced innovative new in-flight products and enhancements to its…

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NEWS CityJet links with Blue Islands for new Channel Islands flights

Leading London City Airport operator CityJet is joining forces with Blue Islands,…

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ALERT Super Typhoon Hagupit (aka Ruby) forces airport closures in Calbayog, Legazpi and Naga; all flights cancelled, Philippines aviation authority reports @CAAP_Operations

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ALERT A couple is being questioned by police at Seattle-Tacoma airport after entering the concourse through an exit without going through security – @KING5Seattle

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ALERT Small plane crashes at Fort Collins-Loveland Airport in Colorado; pilot suffers serious injuries – @DenverChannel

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ALERT Airport spokesman says protesters blocking access to terminal at Minneapolis-St. Paul airport are Service Employees International Union members protesting low wages for some workers at the airport – @ABC6NEWS

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ALERT Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport spokesman says approximately 100 protesters have shut down the road to Terminal 1 – @kare11

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ALERT Relatives of MH17 crash victims request a special UN envoy to launch an international investigation into disaster, saying Dutch officials have failed to build a case – @Reuters

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NEWS Azul prepares for initial public offering as growth continues

Brazilian airline Azul has revived plans for an initial public offering as…

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EMERGENCY Delta Flight from Detroit made an emergency landing in Toledo because of smoke in cockpit

A Delta Flight departing from Detroit Metropolitan Airport in Romulus made an…

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ALERT Boston Police warn of traffic in areas of Boston Common and City Hall, but characterize demonstrations as peaceful – @bostonpolice

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