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Investment in finance leases, net - Schedule of Components of the Net Investment in Finance and Sales-type Leases (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024
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Flight Equipment, Net [Abstract] |  |
Future minimum lease payments to be received, net | $ 1,376,169 | $ 1,189,932
Estimated residual values of leased flight equipment | 1,138,541 | 516,550
Less: Unearned income | (694,940) | (487,729)
Less: Allowance for credit losses (Note 27) | (12,276) | (10,168)
Investment in finance leases, net | $ 1,807,494 | $ 1,208,585

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