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 Global Aerospace Summit wins Abu Dhabi aviation support

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Airports…

NEWS Debris from SpaceX rocket found 4,000 miles from launch site, in UK

A large chunk of debris from a SpaceX rocket has been found…

ALERT Air France #AF83 to Paris CDG diverted to Montreal following anonymous threat

UPDATE 11:18UTC #AF83 is now back in the air, heading to Paris…

NEWS UK will speed up purchase of F-35 jets

In a rare display of increased military spending, George Osborne has told…

VIDEO Running Low on Fuel: British Airways 747

A British Airways 747 approaching Singapore gets stuck in a hold and…

BREAKING Condor A321 #DE490 from Berlin to Hurghada, Egypt diverted to Budapest due to bomb threat

©Laszlo Balogh/Reuters A Condor Airbus A321 (reg. D-AIAG) flight #DE490 from Germany…

Here’s what you missed last week – Top 5 Posts.

5.  Turkish Airlines #TK1617 Declares emergency after mobile phone discovered on board…

NEWS Turkish Airlines firms up Airbus A321neo order

Turkish Airlines has firmed-up a commitment for the purchase of 20 additional…

NEWS Global Aerospace Summit wins Abu Dhabi aviation support

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Airports…

NEWS Global Aerospace Summit wins Abu Dhabi aviation support

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, and Abu Dhabi Airports…

VIDEO Business jet forced to land without landing gears in Palm Springs, California

A small commercial jet having problems deploying its landing gear landed safely…

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