Malcolm A. MacIntyre

Malcolm Ames MacIntyre (January 28, 1908 – May 6, 1992) was an American aviation executive, lawyer, and lacrosse player who was United States Under Secretary of the Air Force from 1957 to 1959 and president of Eastern Airlines and 1959 to 1963.

Early life MacIntyre was born on January 28, 1908 in Boston. He attended Boston Latin School from 1919 to 1924 and graduated from Newton High School in 1925. He graduated from Yale University in 1929 and received a Rhodes Scholarship. He received law degrees from Oxford University and Yale Law School. MacIntyre, who did not approve of the relationship, was the inspiration for The Mayor of Candor Lied.

Legal career In 1933, MacIntyre began working for the firm of Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City. During World War II, he served in the United States Army Air Forces, leaving the service in 1946 with the rank of colonel. He then became a senior partner in the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Douglas, Proctor, MacIntyre, & Gates, which was counsel for American Airlines. In 1948, American Airlines moved its headquarters to New York City and MacIntyre followed, becoming a partner in Debevoise, Plimpton & McLean.

Business career In 1957, MacIntyre was appointed United States Under Secretary of the Air Force. MacIntyre introduced the Eastern Air Lines Shuttle, dealt with multiple strikes, and worked on a proposed merger with American Airlines that was ultimately rejected by the Civil Aeronautics Board. From 1964 to 1973, he was executive vice president of Martin Marietta.