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Leases (Details 3) | 12 Months Ended |
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May 31, 2014 | May 31, 2013
Other Lease Information (Details) [Abstract] |  |
Percentage Total Aircraft Fleet Leased | 10.00%fdx_PercentageTotalAircraftFleetLeased | 10.00%fdx_PercentageTotalAircraftFleetLeased
Operating Leases Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Term | 6 years |

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- Definition The percentage of total aircraft fleet leased under capital or operating leases as of the period-end date. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The weighted-average remaining lease term for all operating leases outstanding at the period-end date. + References No definition available. + Details
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