GE Nears $20 Billion Asset-Sale Target on Element Fleet Deal

... industrial operations after GE Capital's struggles during the 2008 financial crisis imperiled the parent company. Fairfield, Connecticut-based GE will retain divisions that support manufacturing -- including aircraft leasing, a boost for jet-engine ...

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