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 Russia bans EgyptAir

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UPDATE British Airways #BA56 to London LHR returned to Johannesburg due to weather radar issue

UPDATE #BA56 British Airways A380 safely landed runway 21R at Johannesburg after…