 Michael, Aldo, Fredo and Dominic run for a nearby airport, but Aldo is assassinated.The others escape, and Michael believes with Aldo gone, the smaller families may try to usurp the Corleone businesses in New York City.Fredo offers to take Aldo's place, but Michael ignores him, telling him to make sure Aldo's mother is taken care of financially, and instead he appoints Dominic as Aldo's replacement.