From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
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Southwest Lands in Knoxville: Inside the Decision to Join TYS
Episode SummaryIn this milestone episode of From the Runway Up, Becky and Caitlin sit down with Adam DeCaire, Senior Vice President of Network Planning & Network Operations Control at Southwest Airlines, for a long-awaited conversation that East Tenn
Ghosts, Gargoyles, and Graves: The Spooky Side of Airports
In this special Halloween edition of From the Runway Up, Becky and Caitlin take listeners on a spirited journey through the eerie legends, mysterious artwork, and paranormal tales that haunt the aviat
Redundancy, Repairs, and RONs: The Secrets of Safe Flight
Redundancy, Repairs, and RONs: The Secrets of Safe FlightHosts: Becky & Caitlin, Public Relations, McGhee Tyson AirportGuest: Jay McKinley, General Manager of PSA Airlines Maintenance Hangar at TYSEpisode Overview:In this episode, we go behind th
Planes, Buses, and Bowl Games: Logistics of Tennessee Athletics
Episode Summary:Traveling with college athletics isnt just about getting from point A to point Bits a high-stakes operation that impacts academics, performance, and team morale. In this episode of From the Runway Up, Becky and Caitlin take listeners i
Beyond the Exhibit: An American National Zoo Day Spotlight on Zoo Knoxville
Episode Summary:Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at a zoo? In this episode, we return to Zoo Knoxville for a deeper look at the people, processes, and passion that power one of the most respected conservation-focused zoos in the countr
Fueling the Future: How Aviation and Education Are Taking Off Together
Episode Summary:In this episode, we explore how aviation is driving workforce development in East Tennessee. Dr. Patty Weaver from Pellissippi State Community College and Jessica Blitz of Blount Partnership share how a powerful collaboration between educ
Lifting Off: Gulf Shores’ Commercial Aviation Debut
In this episode, we dive into the excitement surrounding the launch of Gulf Shores International Airport, a new travel hub already making waves in Alabama and beyond. Our guests reflect on the overwhe
Behind the Scenes with the National Safe Skies Alliance: Aviation Security & Innovation
In this episode of From the Runway Up, we welcome back Scott Broyles, President and CEO of the National Safe Skies Alliance (Safe Skies), to discuss how this unique nonprofit organization helps shape
Real ID 101: What You Need to Know Before the Deadline
In this episode of From The Runway Up, hosts Becky and Caitlin sit down with Eddie McGaha, Assistant Federal Security Director for TSA, to discuss everything you need to know about Real ID and TSA ope
Empowering Future Aviators with Tuskegee Next
In this episode, hosts Becky and Caitlin discuss the Tuskegee Next programa nonprofit initiative dedicated to empowering underrepresented youth through aviation. The conversation highlights how the program builds on the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen to p





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