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Russ Meyer, Former Cessna CEO, Passes Away at 93

March 5, 2026
2 min read
Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions

Industry Icon Remembered for Citation Business Jet Legacy

Textron Aviation has paid tribute to its former longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, Russ Meyer, after his passing at the age of 93. Meyer served as CEO from 1975 to 1998, playing a key role in stabilizing the industry and developing the Citation business jet line. Under his leadership, Cessna delivered almost 5,000 Citation jets. Meyer was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009 and was awarded several prestigious awards. This news was first reported by AeroTime.

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    Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772719290168-3047
    URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/cessna-citation-textron-russ-meyer-dies
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    Russ Meyer, Former Cessna CEO, Passes Away at 93

    March 5, 2026
    2 min read
    Sponsored by: Jumpseat Solutions

    Industry Icon Remembered for Citation Business Jet Legacy

    Textron Aviation has paid tribute to its former longtime chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company, Russ Meyer, after his passing at the age of 93. Meyer served as CEO from 1975 to 1998, playing a key role in stabilizing the industry and developing the Citation business jet line. Under his leadership, Cessna delivered almost 5,000 Citation jets. Meyer was inducted into the National Aviation Hall of Fame in 2009 and was awarded several prestigious awards. This news was first reported by AeroTime.

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      Source: AeroTime (RSS) JAN Tracker: SRCE-2026-1772719290168-3047
      URL: https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/cessna-citation-textron-russ-meyer-dies
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