Becca Alkema

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Operations Manager and Contributing Writer at Runway Girl Network

Operations Manager for @RunwayGirl Balancing life as an active single mom and a working woman is what I do best.

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Factory visit reveals Gen Phoenix ELeather production process

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

PETERBOROUGH — The vast factory at the headquarters of recycled leather manufacturer Gen Phoenix immediately impresses with two key features. First, the Peterborough, UK-based facility is large. Gen Phoenix ingests leather waste on a grand scale and transforms it into new products. Second, the facility is highly efficient.
Press Release: EASA publishes new recommendations on battery carriage

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) published a new Safety Information Bulletin (SIB) highlighting the risks to safe air travel which can posed by lithium batteries. The SIB was issued in response to an increased number of safety events involving lithium batteries carried by passengers on board commercial passenger aircraft. This SIB compiles and updates relevant information from other SIBs on lithium batteries, which have been withdrawn.
#PaxEx Podcast Transcribed: Bluebox CEO Kevin Clark unpacks plan - Runway Girl

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

We ‘re pleased to provide a transcript of our #PaxEx Podcast interview with Bluebox CEO Kevin Clark, the audio recording of which can be accessed here. Intro music. Mary Kirby: Welcome to the #PaxEx Podcast, which tracks the evolution of the airline passenger experience and aviation’s sustainability initiatives. We’re pleased to share our interview with Kevin Clark, the CEO of Bluebox, which is known for bringing engaging inflight digital experiences to passengers.
Press Release: Eurowings to introduce recliners on medium-haul routes

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

Eurowings, the value airline of the Lufthansa Group, is launching a completely new business class experience for longer medium-haul routes this autumn, called the Premium BIZ seat. Eurowings will be installing premium business class recliners from the prestigious Italian manufacturer Geven in its Airbus A320neo for the first time.
Press Release: Recaro and Thai partner on R3 linefit program

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

RECARO Aircraft Seating (RECARO), a global leader in premium aircraft seating solutions, is proud to announce a linefit collaboration with Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) for their A321neo fleet. The program includes 32 shipsets of the award-winning, long-range R3 Economy Class seat, with the first shipset delivery scheduled in Q4 of 2025. Outfitted with a new trim and finish, the R3 showcases customized dress covers in a vibrant purple.
Press Release: D328eco test aircraft rolls out in defining milestone

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

Deutsche Aircraft has proudly unveiled the first D328eco test aircraft (TAC 1) at their headquarters in the Airtech Campus in Oberpfaffenhofen, a transformative moment for sustainable regional aviation. Following the announcement of the initial fuselage cut at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024, the programme has maintained steady momentum as it drives progress towards a more efficient and environmentally conscious future for regional air travel.
The indignities of flying fluffy aboard a CRJ - Runway Girl

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

The ‘passenger experience’ limitations of regional jets like the CRJ are well known. With a maximum ceiling height of 6ft 2in, the cabin feels compact from the moment one steps on board. The lavatories are tiny and cramped. And economy class seats might be as narrow as 16.55 inches, depending on configuration. We trade comfort for the convenience of being able to avail of frequent daily feeder flights aboard these workhorses of the industry.
Press Release: Gilat receives over $25m in orders for satellite solutions

1 week ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: GILT, TASE: GILT), a worldwide leader in satellite networking technology, solutions and services, announced today that its Commercial Division received over $25 million in orders from leading global satellite operators. Deliveries are scheduled throughout 2025 and 2026.
Op-Ed: How sustainability, accessibility influence airline perceptions

2 weeks ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

Please enjoy this Op-Ed contribution from Jennifer Sanchis, Senior Reputation Consultant at CARMAWhen it comes to the airline industry, reputation is everything. It influences loyalty, attracts new passengers, drives revenue growth and shapes brand strength in an increasingly competitive market. Word of mouth, online and off, still remains one of the most powerful factors in how reputations are built, maintained, or damaged.
airBaltic wet-lease for Brussels Airlines: great service, no Wi-Fi - Runway Girl

2 weeks ago | runwaygirlnetwork.com | Becca Alkema

Europe boasts a large and convenient network of high-speed rail routes crisscrossing the continent. But the trains can sell out fast. That’s why, in the face of sold-out trains and eye-watering dynamic pricing, I found myself flying from Brussels to Lyon on a wet-leased airBaltic Airbus A220, operating as Brussels Airlines. A Lufthansa Group network carrier, Brussels Airlines’ hub is Brussels Airport in Zaventem, which is just outside of the capital.