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Net (recoveries) charges related to Ukraine Conflict - Schedule of Impairments Recognized as a Result of Conflict in Ukraine (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2025 | Dec. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022
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
Insurance proceeds and interest |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | (1,488,000) | (172,000) | (1,254,000) |
Net recoveries of flight equipment |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | (2,000) | (23,000) | (15,000) | $ 3,200,000
Letters of credit receipts and other collections |  |  |  |
Unusual or Infrequent Item, or Both [Line Items] |  |  |  |
Net charges (recoveries) related to Ukraine conflict | $ 0 | $ 0 | $ (19,000) |

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