Aviation Legend and Former Cessna CEO Russ Meyer Jr. Dies at 93
Russell W. Meyer Jr., the transformative longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft, has passed away at the age of 93. Meyer is widely credited with reviving the company and turning the Citation into the world's best-selling line of business jets. He was a pivotal force behind the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994, which helped shield manufacturers from liability lawsuits involving older aircraft. His leadership established Cessna as a dominant force in business and general aviation. Meyer's influence and legacy continue to shape the industry today.
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