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Delta Air Lines increases its Aeromexico stake and broadens its influence in the US-Mexico market

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Delta Air Lines has opted to expand its stake in Aeromexico, following a similar move earlier in 2015 when it increased its investment in Brazilian airline Gol. Delta has also invested in China Eastern Airlines during 2015, and unsuccessfully pursued a stake in Japanese airline Skymark.

With low fuel costs propelling record profitability at US airlines, perhaps the time is right for Delta to solidify investment to build a competitive network for the long term. Its moves during the past year reflect an aggressive pursuit of strengthening its presence in Latin America and Asia.

By enlarging its stake in Aeromexico, Delta also grows its ability to exert influence over the airline, something that Delta believes could help Aeromexico improve its overall business strategy.

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