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GECAS Transaction - Schedule of acquisition related costs (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction and integration-related expenses | $ 334,966 | $ 0 | $ 0
GE Capital Aviation Services |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction and integration-related expenses | 334,966 |  |
GE Capital Aviation Services | Banking fees |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction and integration-related expenses | 186,474 |  |
GE Capital Aviation Services | Professional fees and other expenses |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction and integration-related expenses | 105,417 |  |
GE Capital Aviation Services | Severance and other compensation expenses |  |  |
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |  |
Transaction and integration-related expenses | $ 43,075 |  |

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