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Commitments - Additional Information (Details) $ in Millions | 9 Months Ended
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Feb. 28, 2017 USD ($) air-craft
Other Aircraft Commitments Disclosure [Abstract] |
Boeing 767F Conditional Aircraft Commitments | 4
Boeing 777F Conditional Aircraft Commitments | 6
Accelerate Delivery of Boeing 767F Conditional Aircraft Commitments | 1
Accelerate Delivery of Boeing 777F Conditional Aircraft Commitments | 2
Deposit and Progress Payments | $ | $ 488

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- Definition Conditional aircraft commitments accelerate delivery of Boeing 767. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Conditional aircraft commitments accelerate delivery of Boeing 777. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition The number of Boeing 777F aircraft committed to be purchased which are conditional on certain events. + References No definition available. + Details
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