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Investment in finance leases, net - Components of net investment (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021
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Flight Equipment, Net [Abstract] |  |
Future minimum lease payments to be received, net | $ 1,664,495 | $ 1,275,379
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment | 1,105,961 | 1,131,419
Less: Unearned income | (671,494) | (406,286)
Less: Allowance for credit losses (Note 21) | (65,929) | (71,292)
Net investment in finance leases | $ 2,033,033 | $ 1,929,220

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