From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
caitlin.darras@tys.org
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Episodes: 68
Frequency: Irregular
Rating: 5.0/5.0
Estimated listeners: <1k
Gender skew: Male
Location: USA
Contact Information
caitlin.darras@tys.org
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Host
Becky - Referenced as one of the hosts (alongside Caitlin) who sits down with guests on episodes about aviation in East Tennessee.
Caitlin - Referenced as one of the hosts (alongside Becky) who sits down with guests on episodes about aviation in East Tennessee.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Jim Evans - Local Airport/air Service Implications Of Spirit Airlines Shutdown; Airline Market Dynamics And What Growth May Look Like For East Tennessee
Bill Swelbar - Spirit Airlines Closure Impacts On Travelers And Airports; Airline Economics And Competition; Factors Behind Low-cost Carrier Performance; East Tennessee Aviation Market And Airline Attention
Michael Schneider - Aviation’s Role In Animal Rescue Logistics; Transport Missions And Disaster Response; General Aviation Necessity; Operational Challenges (aircraft Maintenance/volunteer Drivers)
Colonel Ronald Selvidge Jr. - Kc-46 Pegasus Selection And Modernization Implications; Mission Evolution (including Cyber Operations); Base And Regional Impacts; Differences Between Kc-135 And Kc-46
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Episodes
Discovering the Great Smoky Mountains National Park with Friends of the Smokies
June 15, 2026
Join us in this episode as we explore the beauty, history, and community importance of the most visited national park in America—the Great Smoky Mountains. Dana Soehn, president and CEO of Friends of the Smokies, shares insights on the park’s history, visitor experience, and how support from individuals makes a difference.
Low Fares, High Stakes: Breaking Down Spirit Airlines’ Closure
May 12, 2026
What happens when a major ultra-low-cost airline shuts down? In this episode of The Runway Up, the team sits down with aviation industry analyst Bill Swelbar and Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority Vice President of Air Service & Marketing Jim Evans to unpack the closure of Spirit Airlines and what it means for travelers, airports, and the future of affordable air travel. Although Spirit never served McGhee Tyson Airport, its shutdown is sending ripples across the aviation industry. Bil...
Puppies, Planes & Purpose: Inside Pilots to the Rescue
March 23, 2026
In this heartwarming episode of From the Runway Up, Becky and Caitlin explore the powerful intersection of aviation and animal rescue with Michael Schneider, founder of Pilots to the Rescue. From overcrowded shelters to high-demand adoption communities, this nonprofit is giving animals a second chance—one flight at a time. Michael shares how aviation plays a critical (and often unseen) role in animal welfare, disaster response, and community support—while also highlighting the importance of g...
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