Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2016	Sep. 30, 2015
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net Income	$ 67,045	$ 29,199	$ 213,903	$ 92,416
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	3,707	(1,100)	15,442	(60,990)
Change in net unrealized (loss) gain on derivative instruments	(2,392)	(3,142)	(9,997)	15,665
Change in unrealized gain on marketable securities	8	7	22	21
Total other comprehensive loss	1,323	(4,235)	5,467	(45,304)
Comprehensive Income	68,368	24,964	219,370	47,112
Amounts Attributable to Noncontrolling Interests
Net income	(8,827)	(9,147)	(28,404)	(29,345)
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(108)	(103)	(548)	631
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	(8,935)	(9,250)	(28,952)	(28,714)
Comprehensive Income Attributable to CPA:17 - Global	$ 59,433	$ 15,714	$ 190,418	$ 18,398