SMAC353 Matt Ryan AvWeb Lead Editor

Today, we have a special guest, Matt Ryan. Matt is AVweb’s lead editor. His eyes have been turned to the sky for as long as he can remember. Now a fixed-wing pilot, instructor, and aviation writer, Matt also teaches in
a college aviation program in the Dallas area. Today, we discuss Matt’s lifelong love for aviation and how a spark at a young age lit the flame that is seen by aviation enthusiasts throughout the world.

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SMAC352 International Red Cross Navigates The World’s Most Dangerous Skies

Did you know the International Committee of the Red Cross runs one of the
most complex humanitarian flight operations in the world? Today we have a
special guest ICRC’s Head of Air Ops Laurent Camisa to describe the life
saving and humanitarian efforts of the ICRC and specifically their flight
operations.

Preflight:

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Cruise Flight:
Talking Points:

What is the ICRC: https://blogs.icrc.org/intercross/
The aviation mission of the ICRC.
What type and how many aircraft do you have?
Who flies the aircraft?
Describe a “typical” mission.
Why the mission is critical and how we can help.
After Landing Checklist:

Links:

ICRC Aviation YouTube
https://blogs.icrc.org/intercross/2026/04/16/cleared-for-takeoff-how-the-international-red-cross-navigates-the-world-s-most-dangerous-skies/
https://x.com/ICRC
https://x.com/ICRC_dc