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 Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Dutch Safety Board's MH17 preliminary report: 'I urge all parties to work closely together to facilitate this investigation and the production of the final report' – statement

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NEWS Qatar Airways launches direct flights to Phuket, Thailand

Qatar Airways will boost services to Thailand with the introduction of non-stop…

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NEWS Norwegian upgrades cabin on intercontinental routes

Norwegian has begun offering lounge access and improved in-flight service to its…

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NEWS Air Seychelles celebrates following World Travel Awards victory

Air Seychelles, the national airline of the Republic of Seychelles, has scooped…

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ALERT Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Dutch Safety Board's MH17 preliminary report: 'I urge all parties to work closely together to facilitate this investigation and the production of the final report' – statement

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ALERT Dutch Safety Board report: No sign of audible alerts or any malfunction communicated between crew of MH17; flight broke up in the air – @CNN

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ALERT Dutch Safety Board issues flight MH17 interim report; says aircraft was hit by 'high energy objects' – @WSJbreakingnews

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AMAZING VIDEO #Bardarbunga volcano at night

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LIVE Important delay at DFW (Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport)

This airport is experiencing arrival delays of 16 to 30 minutes due…

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ALERT San Jose pilot identified as victim of fatal accident in National Championship Air Races at the Reno-Stead Airport. – @abc7newsBayArea

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ALERT Small plane makes emergency landing on landfill in Brea, Calif., due to engine trouble – @CBSLA

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ALERT Pilot killed in plane crash near Reno, Nev., while attempting to qualify for Reno National Championship Air Races – @AP

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