In the wake of American's agreement this week to buy Trans World Airlines and part of US Airways, Mr. Carty is likely to come into sharper focus. He also now has the chance to put his unique stamp on American and reshape the overall industry as well.

If Mr. Carty's ambitious plans are successful, American and United Airlines, which is owned by the UAL Corporation, will be the nation's two dominant carriers, each with a route network much larger and more comprehensive than their nearest rivals. Together, United and American will carry half of all domestic passengers, placing themselves in a strong position to grow even larger.

But completing the deals will not be easy...
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