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 Etihad Airways wins airberlin codeshare court case

Etihad Airways has welcomed the ruling by the Administrative Court of Braunschweig…

NEWS Sun Express flight forced to made emergency landing after ‘drunk’ Irishman stripped off and demanded sex

A Turkey-bound flight was forced to make an emergency landing after an…

VIDEO Impressive landing of an Airbus during severe thunderstorm and lightings

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NEWS Norwegian places $5bn Dreamliner order with Boeing

Boeing and Norwegian have finalised an order for 19 787-9 Dreamliners valued…

NEWS Air Europa adds Colombian capital Bogotá to schedule

Air Europa will launch a new daily service from London to Bogota…

NEWS VisitBritain and Turkish Airlines sign marketing partnership

VisitBritain and Turkish Airlines have launched a new global marketing partnership to…

NEWS United records net income of $1.7 billion in third quarter

United Airlines has reported third-quarter net income of $1.7 billion, or $4.53…

NEWS easyJet reveals record number of low-cost flights for summer 2016

easyJet has put its peak summer schedule on sale for 2016 with…

BREAKING Ethiopian Dreamliner flight #ET500 to Washington is declaring an emergency. Live:

An Ethiopian flight bound for Washington has made an emergency landing at…

NEWS Commercial aviation drives Boeing skyward

Boeing has reported third-quarter revenue has increased nine per cent to $25.8…

NEWS British Airways brings winter sun to holidaymakers

Snow and sunshine dominate the weather outlook for British Airways’ customers looking…

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