Melanie Kraft

Melanie 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 NYC official calls new policy of stringent Ebola screening at airport 'a real stunner,' says CDC 'not happy' – @cnnbrk

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ALERT Bomb threat at Canada's Kelowna International Airport forces plane to return – @CTVVancouver

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ALERT Editor's note: There are reports of some type of security or emergency situation developing at Canada's Kelowna International Airport. A Twitter account associated with the airport has released the following statement: 'The incident at YLW is regarding a specific flight. The safety of all public and aircraft is top priority.' We will continue to monitor the situation and look for more information. – Jimmy

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ALERT Update: Officials say 'structure fire' at Charlotte Douglas International Airport is under control; smoke removal underway – @CharlotteFD

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ALERT Photo: Corridor in Charlotte Douglas International Airport filled with smoke – @SebastianEPayne

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ALERT Photo: Charlotte Douglas International Airport being evacuated due to fire alarm; fire officials on the scene – @JenBrettAJC

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ALERT President Obama commends New Yorkers for Ebola response in weekly radio address, does not mention 21-day quarantines implemented by NY and NJ for medical workers returning from hot zones – @Reuters

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ALERT Passenger from Newark Airport quarantined after treating Ebola patients in West Africa is now in isolation after developing a fever, health officials say – @ABC7NY

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EMERGENCY United flight makes emergency landing at Springfield Airport

A United Express flight bound for Denver had to make an emergency…

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ALERT Police called to Charlotte, NC, airport to meet US Airways flight from Dallas, airline says – @theobserver

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ALERT John Wayne Airport in Orange County, Calif., says 2-year-old girl with symptoms of meningitis transported to hospital; WestJet passengers cleared – @JohnWayneAir

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ALERT Plane carrying 2-year-old with meningitis quarantined at John Wayne Airport – @ABC7

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