ALERT Photo: French Prime Minister Manuel Valls, right, meets with Interior Minister Bernard Cazeneuve and others in his crisis cell in response to the crash of Germanwings Flight 4U 9525 @BCazeneuve

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.