Mélanie Astles is a French aerobatic pilot and one of the leading female figures in international air display flying. She began her aviation journey through self-funded training and progressively built a career in aerobatics, becoming known for her precision flying and dynamic solo performances.
Astles has competed and performed at major international airshows and became widely recognized for her participation in the Red Bull Air Race, where she stood out as one of the few female pilots in the competition. She flies high-performance aerobatic aircraft and is known for her smooth control, technical accuracy, and expressive flying style in solo routines.
