Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015	Jun. 30, 2016	Jun. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 91,241	$ 39,375	$ 146,858	$ 63,219
Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(19,592)	28,840	11,736	(59,890)
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on derivative instruments	4,139	(3,929)	(7,605)	18,807
Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities	7	7	14	14
Total other comprehensive loss	(15,446)	24,918	4,145	(41,069)
Comprehensive Income	75,795	64,293	151,003	22,150
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income	(9,383)	(10,935)	(19,577)	(20,199)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	470	(490)	(441)	734
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(8,913)	(11,425)	(20,018)	(19,465)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to CPA:17 - Global	$ 66,882	$ 52,868	$ 130,985	$ 2,685