Russell W. Meyer Jr., Former Cessna CEO and Aviation Industry Leader, Dies at 93
The aviation community is mourning the loss of Russell W. Meyer Jr., the former longtime Chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, who has passed away at the age of 93. Meyer led Cessna from 1975 through a pivotal period in its history, overseeing the immense growth of the Citation business jet family. He was a fierce advocate for the industry and was instrumental in the passage of the 1994 General Aviation Revitalization Act. Meyer is being remembered as a visionary leader whose influence profoundly shaped Cessna and the broader general aviation landscape.
Official Source: https://www.kwch.com/2026/03/05/community-remembers-longtime-aviation-leader-former-cessna-ceo-dead-93/