Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Supplemental Statement of Cash Flows (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Interest Paid, Net	$ 110.1	$ 108.2	$ 116.1
Income Taxes Paid, Net	0.8	2.1	0.1
Aircraft, inventories and other equipment sold through financing arrangements from manufacturer	0	42.8	0
deferred gain on the parts sale		4.0
other equipment acquired utilizing manufacturer credits	23.1	11.6	0
aircraft acquired through manufacturing credits	17.1	8.7	0
engines received and not yet paid	0	5.8	0
Proceeds from Convertible Debt	0	0	22.9
Chautauqua restructuring asset - Aircraft manufacturers incentive	$ 0	$ 12.0	$ 86.4