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 The Tupolev Tu-144 was the world’s first commercial supersonic transport aircraft. Similar look to Concorde?

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NEWS CFM Delivers First LEAP-1B Engines for Boeing 737 MAX

CFM International has delivered the first advanced LEAP-1B engines to Boeing to…

NEWS El Al to Add 14 Boeing 787 Dreamliners to Fleet

El Al Israel Airlines announced plans to add up to 14 Boeing…

NEWS China Aviation Supplies Holding places massive Airbus order

China Aviation Supplies Holding Company (CAS) has signed a General Terms Agreement…

NEWS Judge rules man had right to shoot down drone spying on a girl sunbathing

It was a case that gripped the nation. Or at least Kentucky.…

NEWS Woman molested during Emirates flight from Dubai

A woman flying from Dubai to New York City was molested by…

VIDEO American Eagle flight makes emergency landing due to smoke in the cabin

An airplane that originated in Philadelphia had to make an emergency landing…

NEWS Police arrest man for allegedly making bomb threat against United Airlines flight #UA439

State Police have arrested a 55-year-old Uxbridge man for allegedly making a…

VIDEO To laugh this morning :)

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NEWS Japan Airlines to serve Champagne Salon in First Class

Japan Airlines will be serving Champagne Salon 2004 in First Class on…

NEWS British Airways launches new First luxury magazine

Customers flying in First with British Airways will now be able to…

NEWS Emirates signs codeshare with Alaska Airlines

Emirates has announced a new codeshare and lounge agreement with Alaska Airlines.…

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