DAVID GREENE, HOST: NPR business news starts with a deal up in the air.</s>DAVID GREENE, HOST: Singapore Airlines is looking to sell its large stake in the British carrier Virgin Atlantic, and a U.S. company might be looking to buy the stake. Delta is reportedly interested, hoping to gain access to Virgin's landing rights at London's Heathrow Airport. Heathrow is a major and lucrative hub for corporate passengers. Neither Delta nor Virgin has commented on a possible deal. Singapore Airlines currently owns 49 percent of Virgin Atlantic. Founder Richard Branson owns the rest.
Singapore Airlines is looking to sell its large stake in the British carrier Virgin Atlantic, and a U.S. company may be looking to buy it. Delta is reportedly interested, hoping to gain access to Virgin's landing rights at London's Heathrow Airport. Neither Delta nor Virgin has commented on a possible deal.