Russ Meyer Jr., longtime chair, CEO, and later chairman emeritus of Cessna Aircraft, now known as Textron Aviation, died after a brief illness March 4 in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 93.
“The Textron Aviation team is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Russell ‘Russ’ Meyer Jr., who served as chairman and CEO, and chairman emeritus of Cessna Aircraft Company for nearly three decades,” the company said in a media release. “Meyer was an aviation legend who believed the industry should serve a higher purpose, and he lived that belief through action. He leaves an enduring legacy of innovation, advocacy, and service. Thousands of lives were shaped by his mentorship, his generosity, and his belief in what others could achieve.”
