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 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…

BREAKING Crash of a F18 near RAF Lakenheath airbase in UK

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ALERT Thomas Cook #MT2684 is holding east of Manchester with a technical issue. Live:

UPDATE 15:14UTC Confirmation Thomas Cook #MT2684 Airbus A321 safely landed at Manchester airport…

NEWS Hart takes over leadership of United Airlines

United Continental Holdings has confirmed its president and chief executive officer, Oscar…

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