From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

Booking Overview

This is a regional airport and aviation interview podcast featuring aviation executives, industry analysts, airport leaders, and tourism or nonprofit executives connected to East Tennessee. Credible pitches include airline and airport executives, aviation safety or technology experts, air-service strategists, and regional tourism leaders; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally hold senior professional roles but the show has a focused local-market remit.

Metrics

Episodes: 69

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Unknown

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.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Senior aviation, airline, airport, aerospace, tourism, or regional nonprofit professionals with direct expertise relevant to East Tennessee or the broader travel industry.
Required Achievements:  
Executive leadership in aviation, aerospace, airlines, airports, or tourism, Recognized expertise in air service, airline economics, aviation safety, or aircraft technology, Leadership of regional tourism or conservation organizations

Recent Guest Discussions

Matt Bergwall - Personal Aviation Innovation, Aircraft Safety Technology, Pilot Training, The Cirrus SR Series And Vision Jet, And Mcghee Tyson Airport’s Cirrus Operations

Dana Soehn - Great Smoky Mountains National Park History, Visitor Experience, Community Importance, And Nonprofit Support For The Park

Jim Evans - Spirit Airlines’ Closure, Airline Competition, Knoxville’s Aviation Market, Air-service Growth, And Traveler Implications

Bill Swelbar - The Closure Of Spirit Airlines, Airline Economics, Low-cost Carrier Competition, Airfare Pricing, And Future Airline Growth

Recent Topics

Aviation, Airports, Airlines, Air Travel, Tourism

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast
:

Flying Smarter: Inside the World of Cirrus Aircraft

July 20, 2026

In this episode of From the Runway Up, Becky and Caitlin sit down with Matt Bergwall, Executive Director of the Vision Jet product line at Cirrus Aircraft, to explore why Cirrus has become one of the biggest innovators in personal aviation. The conversation highlights the company's focus on safety, technology, pilot training, and why Knoxville's McGhee Tyson Airport serves as the headquarters for Cirrus' customer delivery, training, and service operations. Listeners will learn what makes the...

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...

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