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Asset Impairment (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($) item | Dec. 31, 2014 USD ($) item
Asset Impairment [Line Items] |  |  |
Asset impairment charges | $ | $ 81,607 | $ 16,335 | $ 21,828
Number of aircraft impaired | 35 | 8 | 8
Number of engines impaired |  | 12 | 3
Lease revenue | $ | $ 4,867,623 | $ 4,991,551 | $ 3,449,571
Lease Termination Or Amendment [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of aircraft impaired | 25 | 4 |
Lease revenue | $ | $ 95,900 | $ 20,500 |
Undiscounted Cash Flows Substantially Do Not Exceed Carrying Value [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of aircraft impaired |  | 4 |
Number of engines impaired |  | 12 |
Part Of Sale Transactions And Classified As Flight Equipment Held For Sale [Member] |  |  |
Asset Impairment [Line Items] |  |  |
Number of aircraft impaired | 10 |  |

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