From The Runway Up: An Airport and Aviation Podcast

Ever wonder how airport security technology is selected? In this episode, Scott Broyles, President & CEO of National Safe Skies Alliance, discusses the processes and research that go into the selection of security technologies found at airports today. From active shooters to perimeter breaches, this security expert shares how his organization is working to help airports proactively prepare for the next big threat.

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Every day millions of travelers pass through airports around the world and often use directional signage and other design elements to successfully navigate the terminal building. From wayfinding to multi-faceted branding campaigns, this episode explores the strategic thought process behind airport graphic design and how each facility works to make the public’s visual experience extraordinary.

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Moving through an airport’s security screening process shouldn’t be a task you’re dreading. It can be convenient and expedited without compromising the safety of the airport and its travelers. Hear from the Assistant Federal Security Director for TSA in East Tennessee, Eddie McGaha, as he spends time explaining the options you have to improve your checkpoint experiences and what to expect in the future.

• Eddie McGaha is the Assistant Federal Security Director for TSA in East Tennessee. He has been with the TSA since its inception in 2002.

• TYS is seeing 12% growth this year over last year.
• TSA processes 600 passengers an hour at TYS (using its three lanes).
• Construction is beginning soon on a fourth screening lane at TYS.
• PreCheck: TSA’s expedited screening process
• TSA’s ‘What Can I Bring’ tool
• How to Travel Safely with a Firearm
• TSA Cares
• Work with TSA

TSA’s Mission: Protect the nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

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The aviation industry is experiencing exponential growth, and McGhee Tyson Airport is no different. With more than 20 destinations, increased flight options, and larger aircraft in our market, we are seeing continuous, record-breaking passenger traffic like never before. In this episode, Jim Evans, Vice President of Marketing and Air Service Development at TYS, talks about how his department attracts and retains new airlines and new destinations for McGhee Tyson Airport.

• Jim Evans is the Vice President of Marketing and Air Service Development. He has been with the MKAA for 13 years and has been in the aviation industry for more than 40 years.

• Previous Podcast Episode featuring Allegiant Air
• Previous Podcast Episode featuring Jim Evans about Allegiant Air
• From 9 to 5 (airlines): U.S. Airline Mergers and Acquisitions
• Recruiting Pittsburgh service to TYS
• 20+ nonstop destinations from TYS
  

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With a large government and private technology presence in our area, Knoxville is at the forefront of the tech industry, especially in regards to 3D Printing. In the episode, we speak with Local Motors to hear how they are solving mobility problems around the world from their micro-factory here in Knoxville. We discuss the future of transportation, including the advanced technology of drones, 3D printed self-driving public transportation, and the 3D printed Rally Fighter, which was featured in ‘The Fate of the Furious’ and is now housed in Knoxville.

• Max Heres Ph. D. , Lead Vehicle Dynamics Engineer at Local Motors

• Launch forth: online platform for project pitches and selection
• Ollie: first and last mile transportation
• Time-lapse video of the Strati, the World’s first 3D printed car created by Local Motors at a trade show in 2014
• Video of the Rally Fighter, the 3D printed car featured in The Fast and the Furious
• Air Bus Cargo Drone Challenge
• Request a tour of Local Motors’ location in Knoxville

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An airport hotel means a night’s rest after a long trip. It is a place of privacy for a musician on tour. It is a place where multi-million dollar deals are made. It’s important for airport hotels to stay current and meet the needs of the traveling public. Listen in as Bryan Cable, Airport Hilton Manager, and Chris Soro, Principal at C2RL, discuss how the current expansion will help the Airport Hilton at TYS stay fresh and valuable to everyone who visits.  Along with discussing the future, our guests share some of their favorite memories, such as meeting celebrities staying at the hotel. Spoiler alert: we’re talking about Michael Jackson.   

• Bryan Cable, left, is the General Manager of the Airport Hilton.
• Chris Soro, right, is the Principal of C2RL Engineering, Inc.

• 1982 World’s Fair in Knoxville
• Michael Jackson stayed at the Airport Hilton in 1984 when he performed at Neyland Stadium during his ‘Victory Tour‘.
• Merritt Construction
• Equal Partners in this project:
  • Cooper Hotels
  • Blount Partnership
  • Metropolitan Knoxville Airport Authority
• Springbrook Farm

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Minutes matter…The golden hour…Time is of the essence…Each of these phrases are often used when referring to medical emergency situations where taking quick action means the difference between life and death. In this episode, we visit with Hella Ewing, VP of Patient Care Services & Chief Nursing Officer, to discuss how aviation plays a role in the life-saving mission of East Tennessee Children’s Hospital.  From assisting in the hospital’s recruitment of top-tier physicians to being a crucial requirement in their organ transplant program, McGhee Tyson Airport supports ETCH’s operation by providing quick access to transportation when it matters most.

Hella Ewing, MSN, BSN, RN, is the Vice President of Patient Care Services/Chief Nursing Officer for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital (ETCH). She has been with ETCH for 4 years and has worked in pediatrics for more than 13 years.

When she’s not at the hospital, Hella enjoys fly fishing and traveling with her husband.

• East Tennessee Children’s Hospital: Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
• Association of Organ Procurement Organizations
• East Tennessee Children’s Hospital: Urgent Care Center Just for Kids
• East Tennessee Children’s Hospital: Providing High Quality Pediatric Care since 1937
• Ways to Support East Tennessee Children’s Hospital
• East Tennessee Children’s Hospital: Scripps Network Tower

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Planning a vacation can be overwhelming, especially when answering question #1: ‘Where do I want to travel?’ From researching flight options to securing hotel accommodations, travelers can either have fun planning their entire experience or lean on an expert to make all of the right decisions. Just in time for spring and summer travel planning, we speak with Alexandra Stockton, a luxury travel expert, who shares some tips on beginning to plan your vacation and also shares the top destinations her clients are visiting right now. Who’s ready for a trip to the Bahamas or to see the Northern Lights? Now Boarding!

• Alexandra Stockton is a luxury travel expert at Smart Flyer. She specializes in planning honeymoons, family travel, and adventures.

• Forbes: ‘Harbor Island in the Bahamas is the Best Place for a Tropical Escape’
• The Dunmore Resort in the Bahamas
• Guide to Iceland: Northern Lights
• Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach in Miami, FL
• Be sure to follow Alexandra on Instagram to stay up-to-date on her latest travels.

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While our episodes typically focus on behind-the-scenes airport operations, one of the most important parts of an airport system is its passengers. When each passenger enters the airport, they bring their personal history with them. From past travel experiences to reuniting with loved ones from all over the world, an airport is a great place to make connections and build relationships that last a lifetime. In celebration of Valentine’s Day, this episode features three heartwarming stories that show how TYS has served as the backdrop for one of the most important and exciting days of a few of our travelers’ lives. 

• Sarah Michelle Photography’s blog post on Abbie and Cody’s ‘Airport Proposal’
• Photos of Elizabeth and Tim’s airport engagement (below)

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When most people think of airports and air travel, they typically think of commercial airlines and people traveling for business or leisure. But have you ever thought about how endangered species get transported to zoos across the U.S. to accommodate their species survival plans? The answer: airplanes! In this episode, Zoo Knoxville’s President and CEO, Lisa New, discusses how the zoo relies heavily on air cargo to transport animals and its staff across the world. We also hear from Einstein, an African Gray parrot, (yes, you read that right) about his travels across the country.

• Lisa New (left) is the President and CEO of Zoo Knoxville.
• Adam Patterson (right) is the Bird Show Lead Trainer at Zoo Knoxville and Einstein (also pictured) is Zoo Knoxville’s very talented African Gray parrot.

• USA Today: ‘New tiger will start zoo’s endangered species breeding’
• Video: Arya Malayan tiger settling in to her new home in Knoxville
• Video: Red Panda transported from Knoxville Zoo to Idaho

• ‘SAFE: Saving Animals From Extinction is Helping Zoos and Aquariums Flex their Conservation Muscle’
• Animal Trafficking: Did you know that 96 elephants are killed everyday in Africa?
• Zoo Knoxville Announces Improvements to Reptile and Amphibian Center
• Video of Einstein’s TED Talk in 2006
• Total Freight Operations at TYS in 2017: 5,103,336
• Air Cargo Connects the World Infographic (below)

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