ALERT Photo: Candles are lit outside the Joseph Koenig high school in Haltern, Germany; 16 students and 2 teachers from the school were on board Germanwings Flight 4u9525 – @inglesi

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.