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Debt (AerFunding revolving credit facility and credit agreement) (Details) - AerFunding Revolving Credit Facility - USD ($) |  | 12 Months Ended |
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Dec. 11, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2018
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Credit facility maximum borrowing capacity |  |  | $ 2,500,000,000
Revolving Period |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt instrument term | 3 years |  |
Term Out Period |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Debt instrument term | 2 years |  |
Charitable Trust |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage |  | 95.00% |
AerCap Ireland |  |  |
Debt Instrument [Line Items] |  |  |
Ownership percentage |  | 5.00% |

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