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 Further developments: Man stabs himself repeatedly in the head and neck in Heathrow Terminal 5

Reuters says a man was taken to hospital after repeatedly stabbing himself…

BREAKING Cathay Pacific #CX695 from Hong Kong to Delhi is in an emergency. Live:

© Stefan P UPDATE Cathay Pacific #CX695 had suspected brake issues. Aircraft…

VIDEO American’s new daily service from Sydney to Los Angeles starts today

American Airlines’ state-of-the-art, flagship Boeing 777-300ER aircraft performed a flyover of Sydney…

NEWS Alas Uruguay signs deal with Sabre

Alas Uruguay is the newest participant airline within the Sabre travel marketplace.…

NEWS Travelport inks deal with WestJet

Travelport has revealed that travel agents can now select and purchase WestJet…

NEWS Etihad adds weekly services to Philippines

Etihad Airways will add three new weekly services between Abu Dhabi and…

NEWS Air France launches Glasgow route

Air France will launch a new service between Paris Charles de Gaulle…

NEWS New appointment for easyJet

easyJet has appointed Jacky Simmonds as Group People Director and that she…

BREAKING Evacuation of North Terminal at Gatwick airport due to fire alarm

UPDATE 18:55 UTC North Terminal of Gatwick airport was evacuated as a…

NEWS JAL-Japan Airlines suspends Narita-Paris flight

Japan Airlines will suspend flights between Tokyo Narita and Paris Charles de…

NEWS Lufthansa launches three long-haul leisure destinations in a week

Even at Lufthansa, it doesn’t happen very often that three new long-haul…

NEWS United States-Cuba to relaunch scheduled air services

The governments of the United States and Cuban governments have agreed to…

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