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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, patriarch of Cutter Aviation, passed away on December 11, 2018, having been instrumental in establishing the company's largest facility at Phoenix Sky Harbor and expanding its network with his son.
  • A lifelong and passionate aviation enthusiast, Bill Cutter learned to fly young, earning multiple pilot ratings and accumulating thousands of flying hours, while also being known for his personable and humble character.
  • He was widely honored for his contributions, including induction into the Pima Air & Space Museum Hall of Fame and being named "Man of the Year" by Beechcraft, in addition to proudly serving in the U.S. Army.
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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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