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 Emirates to step up African service by 40%

Emirates is placing a strategic focus on Africa in the coming decade…

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NEWS Westjet adds services to Glasgow

WestJet has announced Glasgow as its newest European destination. Daily non-stop flights…

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NEWS Air France inks code share deal with Kulula.com

Air France has signed a codeshare partnership with South African low cost…

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VIDEO #A350 XWB: development phase leading to type certification

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EMERGENCY Vietnam flight #VN421 makes emergency landing as S. Korean passenger faints

After flying for an hour and fifty minutes, Flight VN421, which had…

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ALERT Eppley Airfield in Omaha, Neb., says arrival of Ebola patient will be handled away from public areas – @KETV

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ALERT Underwater search for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 resumes in the Indian Ocean – @AP

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ALERT 2 commercial airliners collide while taxiing at gate at New York's JFK airport; no injuries reported – @ABC7NY

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ALERT Photo: Minor injuries reported after small plane crashes at high school in Fayetteville, Ga. – @AJC

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NEWS Air France inks code share deal with Kulula.com

Air France has signed a codeshare partnership with South African low cost…

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ALERT Update: At least 2 dead after helicopter crashes into Colorado River in Mesa County, Colo. – @denverpost

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ALERT A helicopter has reportedly crashed into the Colorado River in Mesa County, Colo., FAA spokesperson says – @9NEWS

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