ALERT Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong: 'Saddened to hear of missing flight QZ8501. My thoughts are with the passengers and their families' – @leehsienloong

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.