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Maintenance Rights Intangible And Lease Premium, Net (Schedule Of Maintenance Rights Intangible And Lease Premium) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
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Maintenance Rights Intangible And Lease Premium, Net [Abstract] |  |
Maintenance rights intangible | $ 3,068,318 | $ 3,812,259
Lease premium | 70,727 | 93,767
Maintenance Rights Intangible And Lease Premium, Net | $ 3,139,045 | $ 3,906,026

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