CNBC's Phil LeBeau reports Delta is preparing to invest $360 million to acquire a 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic.
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Aircraft models are seen following a news conference to announce the sale of Virgin Atlantic airline to Delta Air Lines, in New York December 11, 2012. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Delta Chief Executive Richard Anderson speaks during a news conference to announce the sale of Virgin Atlantic airline to Delta Air Lines, in New York December 11, 2012. REUTERS/Brendan McDermid
Delta Chief Executive Richard Anderson and Virgin Atlantic Chief Financial Officer Julie Southern attend a news conference to announce the sale of Virgin Atlantic airline to Delta Air Lines, in New York December 11, 2012. Delta Air Lines is buying Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in Virgin Atla
Aircraft models are displayed during a group photo shoot following a news conference to announce the sale of Virgin Atlantic airline to Delta Air Lines, in New York December 11, 2012. Delta Air Lines is buying Singapore Airlines' 49 percent stake in Virgin Atlantic for $360 million and has agreed to