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LEASES - Summary of the Components of Income from Leveraged Leases (Details) - Domestic and international leveraged leases $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($)
Leveraged Lease [Line Items] |
Pretax leveraged lease income | $ 17
Income tax expense | (5)
Net leveraged lease income | $ 12

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