About The Network

Runway Girl Network is unlike any other aviation news service in the world. Representing a collective of talented aviation journalists, the award-winning outlet combines deep industry intelligence with first-hand knowledge of the airline passenger experience to provide unrivaled news and insight to both industry stakeholders and the traveling public.

An inherently social site, Runway Girl Network is transforming the traditional aviation B2B trade news model to encompass a B2B2C model to consider passengers’ needs and wants. It provides coverage across four key categories: Passenger Safety, Comfort, Connectivity and Services, and highlights aviation’s sustainability initiatives.

RGN’s opinion and analysis columns include Nose To Tail, Green Wing and Op-Ed, while our Multimedia features bring meaningful audio and visual highlights to our audience.

Runway Girl Network also serves as a  ‘Lean Into Aviation’ platform for championing the achievements of women in aviation, promotes equality, and celebrates culture, compassion and diversity.

Meet The Team



Mary Kirby

Founder, Editor and Publisher Mary Kirby has covered the aviation industry for 25 years as both a journalist and an editor. After cutting he...Continue Reading

Becca Alkema

Operations Manager and Contributing Writer Becca Alkema oversees Runway Girl Network’s advertising assets and client relationships. Sh...Continue Reading

John Walton

Deputy Editor John Walton, an international journalist, contributes opinion and analysis to RGN. He specializes in cabin interiors, seating,...Continue Reading

Harriet Baskas

Contributing Editor Harriet Baskas writes about airports, travel, museums, and a wide variety of other topics. Her work has appeared in outl...Continue Reading

Paul E. Eden

Contributing Writer Editor of Executive & VIP Aviation International, Paul regularly writes for Aircraft Cabin Management, Aerospace Tes...Continue Reading

Jason Rabinowitz

Contributing Editor Jason Rabinowitz is a true #AvGeek who researches all facets of the airline passenger experience as Routehappy’s D...Continue Reading

Mary Doyle

Contributing Writer Mary Doyle is founder of Rocket Girl Coaching, helping people take on their most important challenges, find exciting new...Continue Reading

Reilly Oatridge

Reilly Oatridge

Contributing Writer Reilly Oatridge is a sophomore in college studying animal behavior. She loves to pair her love of biology and science wi...Continue Reading