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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VIDEO FlyBe flight to Birmingham almost ran out runway during landing due to steering failure

Flight from Dusseldorf to Birmingham 7th November 2015. The pilot reported the…

VIDEO Passengers of ExpressJet Airlines flight 2762 warn crew of in-flight fuel leak

An American Airlines (ExpressJet Airlines) flight that departed Chattanooga for Dallas-Fort Worth…

NEWS Emirates plans world’s longest flight (17.5 hours)

Emirates says a new route from Dubai to Panama City set to…

NEWS Qatar Airways chief says would consider A380neo to replace Airbus A380s

Qatar Airways’ chief executive said on Sunday the airline would consider replacing…

VIDEO Birmingham Airport in the fog

Most of the UK was hit by dense fog in early November…

NEWS Etihad Airways deepens ties with Air France

Etihad Airways has expanded its strategic cooperation with Air France-KLM through a…

NEWS easyJet connects Milan, Sardinia and Paris to Manchester with new flights

easyJet will operate three new routes next summer for business and leisure…

NEWS Virgin Atlantic takes guests on Upper Class flight with Windows 10

Virgin Atlantic is launching a new immersive digital experience with Microsoft to…

NEWS UK travellers face three day wait for Sharm el Sheikh departure

The remaining British nationals in Egypt should be able to fly home…

NEWS Boeing predicts $730bn Middle East aviation market

Boeing has forecast airlines in the Middle East will require 3,180 new…

NEWS Boeing predicts $730bn Middle East aviation market

Boeing has forecast airlines in the Middle East will require 3,180 new…

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