Dubai / Emirates Business Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Ltd. announced it has completed the purchase of a portfolio of ATR 72-600 aircraft from GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). This purchase brings the total number of owned and committed ATR 72-600 aircraft in DAE’s fleet to 57, making DAE one of the largest lessors of the ATR 72-600 worldwide. In …

  HONG KONG / AP Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways posted its first annual loss in almost a decade, blaming it on tough competition from rival airlines, slowing Chinese economic growth and a stronger currency. The airline said that it lost 575 million Hong Kong dollars ($74 million) in 2016 compared with a HK$6 billion profit the year before. The …

  Tribune News Service Special to Emirates Business A jewel and luxury fashion industry leader for more than 110 years is once again looking for a suitor. After reporting its sixth consecutive quarter of sales declines, Dallas-based Neiman Marcus said that it’s exploring all options, including a sale of the company. A sale has been rumored for some time. Saddled …