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Property and Equipment - Summary of assets held for sale (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2020 | Dec. 31, 2019
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Disclosure Of Assets Held For sale [Line Items] |  |
Assets | $ 135,542 | $ 120,006
Flight Equipment [Member] |  |
Disclosure Of Assets Held For sale [Line Items] |  |
Assets | 129,443 | 91,252
Expendable Parts And Supplies [Member] |  |
Disclosure Of Assets Held For sale [Line Items] |  |
Assets | $ 6,099 | $ 28,754

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