CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (UNAUDITED) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013	Jun. 30, 2014	Jun. 30, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 43,961	$ 20,735	$ 60,264	$ 42,846
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income:
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(6,042)	8,612	(7,432)	(16,863)
Change in net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(1,572)	3,094	(4,023)	13,412
Change in unrealized appreciation on marketable securities	23	23	47	47
Total other comprehensive income (loss)	(7,591)	11,729	(11,408)	(3,404)
Comprehensive Income	36,370	32,464	48,856	39,442
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests:
Net income	(7,640)	(7,932)	(15,317)	(15,219)
Change in net unrealized gain on derivative instruments	(160)	(134)	(309)	(254)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	93	(123)	97	235
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(7,707)	(8,189)	(15,529)	(15,238)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to CPA:17 - Global	$ 28,663	$ 24,275	$ 33,327	$ 24,204