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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27 years ago today, 270 people died when Pan Am 103 was bombed over Lockerbie Scotland

27 years ago today, 270 people lost their lives as a bomb…

NEWS dnata wins Hainan Airlines contract in Australia

Global air services provider dnata has signed another multi-year agreement with a…

NEWS International Airlines Group completes latest Airbus order

International Airlines Group has firmed up options for a further 15 A320neos.…

NEWS International Airlines Group completes latest Airbus order

International Airlines Group has firmed up options for a further 15 A320neos.…

NEWS Etihad Airways expands codeshare deal with S7

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, is expanding…

VIDEO Indonesian KAI T-50 trainer crashes during airshow

The KAI T-50 Golden Eagle, a U.S.-South Korean-made light attack aircraft, spun…

BREAKING Bomb scare diverts Air France flight #AF463 from Mauritius to Paris

An Air France flight #AF463 from Mauritius to Paris CDG has been…

NEWS Air France bomb scare prompts emergency landing

An Air France flight travelling from Mauritius to Paris has made an…

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…