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Investment in finance leases, net (Components of net investment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 | Nov. 01, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
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Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Future minimum lease payments to be received, net | $ 1,275,379 |  | $ 608,950
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment | 1,131,419 |  | 589,872
Less: Unearned income | (406,286) |  | (260,708)
Less: Allowance for credit losses (Note 26) | (71,292) |  | (59,663)
Net investment in finance leases | $ 1,929,220 |  | $ 878,451
GE Capital Aviation Services |  |  |
Lessee, Lease, Description [Line Items] |  |  |
Investment in finance leases, net |  | $ 1,165,382 |

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