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NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF MATERIAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Right of Use Assets Depreciation (Details) | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2024
Top of range | Aircraft |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful lives, right of use assets (in years or hours) | 25 years
Top of range | Aircraft engines |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Utilization rate, right of use assets | 3500 hours
Buildings and land | Top of range |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful lives, right of use assets (in years or hours) | 50 years
Simulators |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Residual value rate, right of use assets (in percent) | 10.00%
Simulators | Top of range |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful lives, right of use assets (in years or hours) | 25 years
Machinery and equipment | Top of range |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Useful lives, right of use assets (in years or hours) | 7 years
Aircraft | Top of range |
Disclosure of detailed information about property, plant and equipment [line items] |
Residual value rate, right of use assets (in percent) | 15.00%

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