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Subsequent events (Details) - Subsequent event | 1 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2022 engine aircraft helicopter
Aircraft |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, number of aircraft committed to purchase | 461
Engines |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, number of aircraft committed to purchase | engine | 31
Helicopters |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, number of aircraft committed to purchase | helicopter | 17
Boeing 787-9 | Aircraft |
Subsequent Event [Line Items] |
Property, plant and equipment, number of aircraft committed to purchase | 5

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