Aviation Legend and Former Cessna CEO Russ Meyer Jr. Dies at 93
Russell W. Meyer Jr., the former chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Co., has passed away at the age of 93. Meyer is widely regarded as a titan of the industry, having led Cessna to become a global leader in the business jet market. During his tenure, he championed the development of the iconic Citation family of jets. He was also a pivotal force behind the passage of the 1994 General Aviation Revitalization Act, which revived the U.S. light aircraft industry. His death marks the end of an era for both business and general aviation.
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