The term 'Big Name in Small Planes' refers to two of the most popular aircraft manufacturers in the world, CESSNA and Lear. CESSNA is a six-letter word and Lear is a four-letter word. CESSNA is an American aircraft manufacturer founded in 1927 and is best known for its single-engine piston aircraft. Lear is an American aircraft manufacturer founded in 1962 and is best known for its business jets. Both companies have been major players in the aviation industry for decades and have become synonymous with small planes.