v2.4.1.9

SUPPLEMENTAL CONDENSED CONSOLIDATING FINANCIAL INFORMATION CF (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2014 | Mar. 31, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | $ 253,226 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | $ 232,094 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities | $ 266,764 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities
Capital expenditures | (601,834)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | (628,613)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets | (571,425)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets
Acquisitions, net of cash received | (20,303)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired | (39,850)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired
Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated affiliate | 4,185 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments | 112,210 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments
Proceeds from asset dispositions | 414,859 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 289,951 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment | 314,847 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments | (51,179)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments
Net cash used in investing activities | (203,093)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (266,302)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities | (307,757)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities
Proceeds from borrowings | 454,393 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt | 533,064 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt | 675,449 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt
Payments of contingent consideration | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration | (6,000)brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration
Debt issuance costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts | (15,523)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts | (10,344)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts
Repayment of debt and debt redemption premiums | (460,274)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (512,492)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt | (663,921)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt
Proceeds from assignment of aircraft purchase agreements | 0 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements | 106,113 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements | 0 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements
Partial prepayment of put/call obligation | (59)brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation | (57)brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation | (63)brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest | (3,170)us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders | (2,078)us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders
Repurchase of common stock | (80,831)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (77,661)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock | (1,219)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock
Dividends paid | (45,078)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | (36,320)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends | (28,734)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends
Increases (decreases) in cash related to intercompany advances and debt | 0 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt | 0 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt | 0 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt
Issuance of Common Stock | 5,172 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock | 15,398 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock | 15,289 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | 1,550 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities | 5,723 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities | 500 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (128,297)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | 10,167 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities | (13,043)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | (22,031)us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 12,759 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents | 8,109 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (100,195)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (11,282)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease | (45,927)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 204,341 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 215,623 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 261,550 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 104,146 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 204,341 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue | 215,623 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue
Parent Company [Member] |  |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | (99,130)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (48,173)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (45,184)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Capital expenditures | (46,217)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (33,197)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (17,532)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Acquisitions, net of cash received | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated affiliate | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Proceeds from asset dispositions | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate |  |  | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Net cash used in investing activities | (46,217)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (33,197)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (17,532)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Proceeds from borrowings | 453,000 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 528,600 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 675,000 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Payments of contingent consideration | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Debt issuance costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (15,523)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (10,344)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Repayment of debt and debt redemption premiums | (448,799)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (508,060)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (663,921)us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Proceeds from assignment of aircraft purchase agreements | 0 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Partial prepayment of put/call obligation | (59)brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (57)brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (63)brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember |
Repurchase of common stock | (80,831)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (77,661)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (1,219)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Dividends paid | (45,078)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (33,254)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (11,242)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Increases (decreases) in cash related to intercompany advances and debt | 255,878 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 138,991 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 13,960 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Issuance of Common Stock | 5,172 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 15,398 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 15,289 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | 1,550 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 5,723 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 500 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | 140,833 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 54,157 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 17,960 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | (4,514)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (27,213)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | (44,756)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 4,640 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 31,853 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 76,609 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 126 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 4,640 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember | 31,853 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_ParentCompanyMember
Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] |  |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 245,451 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 107,059 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 156,371 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Capital expenditures | (286,879)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (482,786)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (503,120)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Acquisitions, net of cash received | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated affiliate | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Proceeds from asset dispositions | 211,423 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 284,042 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 185,876 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate |  |  | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net cash used in investing activities | (75,456)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (198,744)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (317,244)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Proceeds from borrowings | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Payments of contingent consideration | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Debt issuance costs | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDebtIssuanceCosts / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Repayment of debt and debt redemption premiums | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_RepaymentsOfLongTermDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Proceeds from assignment of aircraft purchase agreements | 0 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 106,113 brs_ProceedsfromAssignmentofAircraftPurchaseAgreements / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Partial prepayment of put/call obligation | 0 brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 brs_PartialPrepaymentOfPutCallObligation / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Acquisition of noncontrolling interest | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsToMinorityShareholders / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Repurchase of common stock | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Dividends paid | 0 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 34 us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (12,955)us-gaap_PaymentsOfDividends / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Increases (decreases) in cash related to intercompany advances and debt | (169,111)brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (19,832)brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 176,043 brs_IncreasesDecreasesInCashRelatedToIntercompanyAdvancesAndDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Issuance of Common Stock | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Tax benefit related to stock-based compensation | 0 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_ExcessTaxBenefitFromShareBasedCompensationFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (169,111)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 86,315 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 163,088 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInFinancingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_EffectOfExchangeRateOnCashAndCashEquivalents / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | 884 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (5,370)us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 2,215 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 5,370 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 3,155 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | 884 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 0 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 5,370 us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_GuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Non-Guarantor Subsidiaries [Member] |  |  |
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items] |  |  |
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 106,459 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 173,654 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 155,577 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Capital expenditures | (268,738)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (246,868)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (202,633)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireProductiveAssets / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Acquisitions, net of cash received | (20,303)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (39,850)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireBusinessesNetOfCashAcquired / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Proceeds from sale of unconsolidated affiliate | 4,185 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 112,210 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
Proceeds from asset dispositions | 203,436 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 140,147 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 280,831 us-gaap_ProceedsFromSaleOfPropertyPlantAndEquipment / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Investment in unconsolidated affiliate |  |  | (51,179)us-gaap_PaymentsToAcquireEquityMethodInvestments / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Net cash used in investing activities | (81,420)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (34,361)us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 27,019 us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInInvestingActivities / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Proceeds from borrowings | 1,393 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 4,464 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | 449 us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfDebt / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember
Payments of contingent consideration | 0 brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember | (6,000)brs_PaymentsForContingentConsideration / dei_LegalEntityAxis = us-gaap_NonGuarantorSubsidiariesMember |
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