Bangkok--5 Feb--Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Delta Air Lines could reach merger deal with Northwest within two weeks; Delta to go it alone if Northwest talks fail; Global aviation industry structure hangs in the balance; Merger would trigger more US consolidation, trans-Atlantic tie-ups; Northwest-Delta would form powerful combination for Asia; Air France-KLM could figure in Delta-Northwest outcome, Air France-KLM could emerge as a key powerbroker in global aviation; Growing relationship with China Southern and seeking Alitalia and CSA Czech Airlines buy-ins.About Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation Founded in 1990, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation is the region's leading provider of independent aviation market intelligence, analysis and data services. Understanding aviation markets is our great strength. CentreforAviation.com Peanuts.aero IndiaAviation.aero MiddleEastAviation.aero ChinaAviation.aero Head Office, Sydney: Derek Sadubin, Chief Operating Officer Aurora Place, Level 4, 88 Phillip St Sydney PO Box N777, Grosvenor Place Sydney, NSW Australia 2000 Email: [email protected] Indian Subcontinent and Middle East Office: Kapil Kaul, CEO Indian Subcontinent & Middle East Email: [email protected] UK/Europe Office: David Bentley, UK Associate Email: [email protected] North America Regional Office: Martti Raito, Regional Director, North America Email: [email protected] North Asia Representatives: Korea: Kyung-sup Lee. Email: [email protected] More information is available on the Centre’s website: www.centreforaviation.com