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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BREAKING US Airways A320 near Philadelphia on May 22nd 2014, crackedwindshield

A US Airways Airbus A320-200, registration N108UW performing flight US-768 from Orlando,FL…

NEWS Germanwings A319 near Amsterdam on May 16th 2014, crackedwindshield

A Germanwings Airbus A319-100, registration D-AGWT performing flight 4U-7460 from Hamburg (Germany)…

BREAKING Second time US Airways A332 turned around and diverted overAtlantic, several crew members ill

A US Airways Airbus A330-200, registration N289AY performing flight US-715 from Venice…

BREAKING Part of CityJet aircraft wing became detached mid-air. Flightreturned to London City

More than 60 passengers had to be flown back to London City…

NEWS US Airways A332 over Atlantic on May 10th 2014, several crewmembers and passengers ill

A US Airways Airbus A330-200, registration N284AY performing flight US-715 from Venice…

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