v3.25.4

Basis of presentation (Details) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($) engine airline aircraft | Dec. 31, 2024 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | $ (1,490,431) | $ (194,750) | $ (1,287,972) | $ 2,700,000
Cash proceeds from insurance claim and related settlements | $ 1,488,519 | $ 172,000 | $ 1,254,400 |
Russian Federation |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Number of airlines | airline | 4 |  |  |
Number of aircraft on lease | aircraft | 16 |  |  |
Number of engines on lease | engine | 1 |  |  |
Insurance Proceeds, Interest Received |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | $ (234,000) |  |  |
Insurance Proceeds |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | (280,000) |  |  |
C&P Policy |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | $ (973,000) |  |  |

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