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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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Revenue derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. For example, it may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities.

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Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) $ in Thousands	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($) Aircraft	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2017 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2016 USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 79,930	$ 16,723	$ 80,430	$ 16,723
Maintenance Revenue	$ 28,944	$ 12,514	$ 41,231	$ 13,774
Transactional [Member] \| B747-400 Converted Freighter [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Number of Aircraft Impaired \| Aircraft	1
Transactional [Member] \| B747-400 Production Freighter [Member]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Asset Impairment Charges	$ 79,234
Maintenance Revenue	$ 13,520
Number of Aircraft Impaired \| Aircraft	2