Cessna Chairman Emeritus Remembered For Industry Impact

The aviation community is mourning the loss of Russell W. ‘Russ’ Meyer Jr., the former chairman and CEO of Cessna Aircraft Company. Meyer led Cessna for nearly 30 years, overseeing the development of Citation business jets and playing a key role in the General Aviation Revitalization Act of 1994. He was a respected leader and advocate for the industry, earning numerous awards, including two Collier Trophies and induction into the National Aviation Hall of Fame. According to Cessna, Meyer’s legacy will be felt for generations to come.