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Net investment in finance and sales-type leases (Components of net investment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Flight Equipment, Net [Abstract] |  |
Future minimum lease payments to be received | $ 667,765 | $ 715,085
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment | 588,791 | 577,353
Less: Unearned income | (257,270) | (280,889)
Allowance for credit losses | (56,273) | 0
Net investment in finance and sales-type leases | $ 943,013 | $ 1,011,549

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