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AeroTurbine Restructuring (Schedule Of Impairment Charges And Severance Expenses) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Leased engines impairment | $ 15,392 | $ 22,402 |
Transaction, integration and restructuring related expenses | 53,389 | 58,913 | $ 148,792
AeroTurbine, Inc. [Member] |  |  |
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items] |  |  |
Leased engines impairment | 15,392 | 22,402 |
Severance expenses | 19,801 | 2,072 |
Tradename and other intangible assets impairment | 14,868 | 24,837 |
Write-down of fixed assets and consumable inventory | 3,328 |  |
Transaction, integration and restructuring related expenses | $ 53,389 | $ 49,311 |

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