ALERT Photo: Crews work outside a passenger plane that skid on the runway at Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Mich., just a few hours after a cargo plane had similar problems; there were no injuries reported in either incident – @WOODTV

Melanie 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.