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 Russian investigative committee says snow-plow driver was drunk in Moscow air crash that killed Total's CEO – @Reuters

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ALERT Small plane crash reported near Lake Michie in northern Durham County, NC – @ABC11_WTVD

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ALERT Rep. Bob Goodlatte, R-Va., on new Ebola travel rules: 'I'm glad that the Obama administration is showing more concern about the possibility of people infected with Ebola entering the US and spreading this deadly disease, but the administration must do more to protect Americans' – statement

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ALERT Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-NY, says decision to funnel travelers from Ebola-affected countries in West Africa through designated airports is a 'good and effective step towards tightening the net and further protecting our citizens' – statement

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ALERT DHS announces all travelers from Ebola outbreak countries in West Africa must arrive at 1 of 5 US airports – @USATODAY, @ABC

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NEWS Easyjet passengers taken off ‘too heavy’ plane

A number of passengers on an easyJet flight to Spain were asked…

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VIDEO Donetsk airport fierce battle rages #Ukraine

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NEWS Alitalia and Etihad Airways reveal Expo 2015 liveried planes

Alitalia and Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates,…

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VIDEO Bad weather turbulent landing at London City Airport

Nighttime, scenic London approach and crazy landing in heavy rain and wind…

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NEWS Qantas begins work on new business lounge in Perth

Qantas has begun construction on its new Domestic Business Lounge at Perth…

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NEWS WestJet signs on for Travelport rich content service

Travelport today announced WestJet has signed up for its Rich Content and…

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NEWS South African Airways launches final preparations for Heathrow Terminal 2 move

South African Airways is undergoing final preparations ahead of its move to…

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