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 PICTURE: Xiamen Airlines takes delivery of first 787-8

Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft, making…

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Flights continue to take off from other terminals at Kansas City Airport…

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More: Terminal at Kansas City International Airport evacuated after person says vehicle…

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Terminal at Kansas City International Airport evacuated due to bomb threat -…

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NTSB: All 5 people on board plane that crashed in Erie, Colo.,…

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Alaska Airlines flight makes unscheduled landing at Kansas City airport due to…

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Severe weather delaying flights at JFK, LaGuardia and Newark airports - @NBCNewYork…

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Police in Erie, Colo., say 3 people were killed and 2 others…

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VIDEO Footage shows latest eruption at #Bardarbunga volcano

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Coast Guard suspends search for pilot of small plane that crashed into…

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Video: A fresh eruption from a fissure near Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano was…

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Iceland drops its ash alert level for aviation to orange, reporting no…

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