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BUSINESS COMBINATION AND INVESTMENT IN AN AFFILIATED COMPANY (Reconciliation of the Share in Income (Loss), Impairment of Investment in FAvS and Gain from Dilution) (Details) - First Aviation Services, Inc. [Member] - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Business Acquisition [Line Items] |  |
Share in income related to common stockholders | $ 49 | $ 838
Share in income related to preferred stock | 218 | 187
Net income | $ 267 | $ 1,025

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