Statement of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Statement Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 14,987	$ 13,140	$ 49,638	$ 33,051
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(29,688)	27,498	16,905	22
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instrument	3,856	(1,538)	(2,149)	(5,276)
Change in unrealized appreciation on marketable securities	0	0	(15)	0
Total other comprehensive (loss) income	(25,832)	25,960	14,741	(5,254)
Comprehensive (loss) income	(10,845)	39,100	64,379	27,797
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests:
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,683)	(4,427)	(14,056)	(11,560)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	586	(1,051)	(259)	501
Change in unrealized loss on derivative instruments	58	205	172	1,164
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(4,039)	(5,273)	(14,143)	(9,895)
Comprehensive (loss) income Attributable to CPA 17 Global Shareholders	$ (14,884)	$ 33,827	$ 50,236	$ 17,902

The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent.

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