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Commitments and Contingencies (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2012 aircraft
Commitments and Contingencies |
Number of aircraft leased by the entity | 551
Future minimum rental payments required under operating leases |
April through December 2012 | $ 244,152
2013 | 380,369
2014 | 358,473
2015 | 309,142
2016 | 239,731
Thereafter | 907,298
Total | $ 2,439,165

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