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(Maintenance rights and lease premium, net) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] |  |
Maintenance rights | $ 727,673 | $ 794,798
Lease premium, net | 10,554 | 14,817
Maintenance rights and lease premium, net | $ 738,227 | $ 809,615

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