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William “Bill” R. Cutter Dead at 86

William "Bill" Cutter left behind two children and four grandchildren. Cutter Aviation
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Key Takeaways:

  • William "Bill" R. Cutter, the family patriarch of Cutter Aviation, passed away on December 11, 2018.
  • He was a pivotal figure in the company's growth, establishing its Phoenix Sky Harbor corporate headquarters and expanding the network to multiple locations with his son.
  • A lifelong and passionate aviation enthusiast with extensive flying hours and multiple pilot ratings, Bill was also celebrated for his personal leadership style, humility, and received numerous industry honors and recognition for his military service.
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Cutter Aviation yesterday confirmed the passing of William “Bill” R. Cutter, the family patriarch, on Tuesday, December 11, 2018. Bill Cutter established Cutter Aviation’s facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport in Arizona, which went on to become the company’s largest facility and corporate headquarters. Cutter, along with his son William “Will” Cutter, then grew the Cutter Aviation network by opening other locations at Phoenix Deer Valley, Colorado Springs and Albuquerque.

Rob Mark

Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.

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