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 British Prime Minister David Cameron is to get his own plane for official trips to save money

Prime Minister David Cameron and senior ministers are to get their own…

NEWS Qantas looks into Boeing 777X for A380 replacement

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NEWS World’s biggest aircraft ‘takes off’ for the first time

The world’s biggest aircraft has lifted off from the ground in Britain…

BREAKING A flight to Hurghada (Egypt) diverted to Bulgaria after bomb threat on board

UPDATE Polish Small Planet Airlines says passenger who made bomb threat at…

NEWS Paris Attacks

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NEWS Air New Zealand signs Flight Centre partnership

Air New Zealand and Flight Centre Travel Group have signed a long-term…

NEWS Aer Lingus launches Avios loyalty programme

Aer Lingus has announced a re-launch of its loyalty programme in partnership…

NEWS Crystal Luxury Air expands operations with Boeing Business Jet purchase

Crystal Cruises is pioneering new fronts in the luxury travel industry with…

VIDEO Plane carrying 100 Syrian refugees landed today at Glasgow airport

A plane carrying 100 Syrian refugees has just touched down at Glasgow…

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