Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2016	Mar. 31, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 55,617	$ 23,844
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	31,328	(88,730)
Change in net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(11,744)	22,736
Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities	7	7
Total other comprehensive loss	19,591	(65,987)
Comprehensive Income (Loss)	75,208	(42,143)
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income	(10,194)	(9,264)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(911)	1,224
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(11,105)	(8,040)
Comprehensive Income (Loss) Attributable to CPA:17 - Global	$ 64,103	$ (50,183)