Delta "may buy Virgin Atlantic stake" Delta has emerged as a possible buyer of a 49 percent stake in the British airline Virgin Atlantic. Singapore Airlines has confirmed it is in talks with interested parties to sell its holding in Virgin. Delta - which is the second biggest US airline in terms of operating revenue - is reportedly keen to gain access to Virgin's landing rights at London's Heathrow airport. To meet EU ownership rules Delta may join up with Air France-KLM which could also take a small stake in Virgin. The European Union requires that EU carriers be under European control. Virgin's British founder, Richard Branson, owns 51 percent of the airline. If Air France-KLM were to buy a small percentage of Branson's stake, then Virgin could continue to be European controlled. Delta has been looking to acquire a Virgin stake for more than two years but previous talks broke down over price and other issues, and there is no guarantee that its recent discussions would result in a pact, according to two people familiar with the matter. Singapore Airlines also cautioned that the discussions might not result in a deal. More about: Air France, Airlines, London, USA