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Special Items (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2015 | Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Total Special items |  | $ 74,777 |
Aircraft rentals | $ 273,696 | 305,334 | $ 325,360
Paint facility |  |  |
Total Special items |  | 4,800 |
EMB 120 |  |  |
Total Special items |  | 57,046 |
Estimated fair value |  | 48,300 |
Aircraft rentals |  | 8,800 |
ERJ 145 |  |  |
Total Special items |  | 12,931 |
Estimated fair value |  | 11,400 |
Aircraft rentals |  | $ 1,500 |

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